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Doulas Mean Better Outcomes With Healthier Mothers and Babies<\/h1>\n

During labor and delivery, many factors influence the health of both the mother and the baby.\u00a0 The support from a doula has been shown to have significant effects on improving mother and baby health.<\/p>\n

First, doulas<\/a> reduce cesarean sections.\u00a0 \u201cContinuous doula support was a risk-free intervention that offered adequate pain relief and reduced the need for cesarean delivery\u201d up to 50% of the time.\u00a0 While sometimes a cesarean section is medically necessary and lifesaving, it can have serious side effects for the mother and baby.\u00a0\u00a0 Considered a major surgery, cesareans include a lengthy recovery impacting the amount of time the mother has available to bond and take care of her baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Second, doulas decrease all medical interventions not just cesareans.\u00a0 The same randomized study found that doulas reduce the use of epidurals, and Pitocin, and reduce the need for mechanical assistance with forceps and vacuums.\u00a0 Doulas help to create a more holistic birth and birth experience with position changes and coping techniques that work in tandem with the medical team.\u00a0 Reducing these interventions improves a baby\u2019s APGAR scores at birth, improves bonding, improves breastfeeding, and reduces healing times.<\/p>\n

Lastly, doulas have been shown to have a greater impact<\/a> on a women\u2019s attitudes and beliefs around her birth than anyone else present in the room.\u00a0 This emphasizes the importance the quality of care is critical in supporting the laboring woman.<\/p>\n

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Birth should be about the birthing family: the mother, her partner, and the baby. They should feel comfortable, supported, educated, and inspired on their journey.\u00a0 Doulas can work with the family to co-create a positive birth experience which reduces interventions and facilitates family bonding.<\/p>\n

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