"My heart is to be an emotional and physical support to the mom and her partner. Since the Greek word doula means "servant," it is my goal to use my expertise to serve you and to bring as much comfort in the best
way I can."
Julie
way I can."
Julie
Here are some great reasons why a doula could be a great choice for your birthing experience.
A Certified Doula
- recognizes childbirth as a key life experience that the mother will remember all her life.
- understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor.
- assists the woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth.
- stays by the side of the laboring woman throughout the entire labor.
- provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint as well
as helping the woman get the information she needs to make good decisions. - facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and clinical care providers.
- perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman’s memory of her birth experience.
Studies have shown that having a doula can decrease:
- Epidural use by 60%
- Cesarean birth by 50%
- Pitocin use by 40%
- Narcotics use by 30%
- Forceps use by 30%
- Length of labor by 25%
