What are the benefits of hiring a doula?

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Many studies have shown the benefits of having a doula present during labor. Mothers have a better chance of having a positive birth experience with doula support.  A recent Cochrane Review, Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, reflects this. With the support of a doula, women were less likely to have pain relief medications, less likely to have a cesarean birth, and had a more positive childbirth experience.

Other studies have shown that having a doula results in:
  • 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
  • 25% shorter labor
  • 60% reduction in epidural requests
  • 40% reduction in oxytocin
  • 30% reduction in analgesia use
  • 40% reduction in forceps delivery

And the benefits do not end at birth. There are many positive results shown postpartum as well:

  • Less reports of Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression
  • More confident with baby
  • Higher breastfeeding success rates

Doula Statistics from “Mothering the Mother” by Dr. Marshall Klaus, 
Dr. John Kennell & Phyllis Klaus (MFT, LCSW)


We are there to help you have the birth and postpartum experience that you want. 
As your doulas we will provide information, support and nurturing to birthing families
across the Tri-Cities, Ridge Meadows, New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver, Langley, 
Surrey and Abbotsford.