Documented Benefits of Doula Care
(Based on current scientific evidence):

• Shorter labors
• Fewer epidurals
• Fewer Caesarian sections
• Fewer episiotomies
• Fewer forceps or vacuum-extraction deliveries

Also, compared with women who do not have professional labor support, women who have the support of a Doula acknowledge that they:

• Feel less pain
• Feel less anxiety
• Have smoother, faster labor
• Are more satisfied with their birthing experience
• Express more positive feelings toward their baby
• Breastfeed exclusively for longer