Benefits of Having a Doula at Your Birth
Information from combined results of 6 randomized controlled studies on labor support by Klaus, Klaus, and Kennell.
- 60% decrease in the use of epidurals
- 50% decrease in cesarean births
- 40% decrease in the need for pitocin to induce or augment birth
- 30% decrease in the use of narcotics
- 30% decrease in the use of forceps
- 25% decrease in the length of labor
- Enhancement of maternal/infant bonding
- Improved breastfeeding
- Increased time spent with infant
- Increased positive maternal feelings about infants
- Increased maternal self-esteem and confidence in parenting
- Decreased postpartum depression