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What is a doula?

A doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support to you during your pregnancy and childbirth. Doulas are not medical professionals. They don't deliver babies or provide medical care. A certified doula has taken a training program and passed an exam in how to help pregnant women and their families during this exciting but challenging experience.

What Does a Doula Do?

Doulas can perform different roles, depending on your needs.

•  Labor or birth doulas provide continuous care during labor.
•  Postpartum doulas support the new mom during the first few weeks after birth. I help with care of the baby, light house cleaning, laundry, and meal prepping. I will also do other tasks that are needed to help make the adjustment of having a new baby go more smoothly.

Why You Might Want to Choose a Doula

A doula can help you and the dad-to-be have a positive and safe birth experience:

• During labor, a doula can take over coaching now and then to give the dad a break.
• When desired, a doula can completely free the dad-to-be from coaching tasks -- and from having to remember the instructions from your childbirth classes. He can enjoy the process and focus on supporting you emotionally.
• Studies show that women who use a doula have:
• Shorter labor- by 25%
• Decrease C-section- 50%
• Request less pain medication- by 60%
• Where less like to use oxytocin (Pitocin)- by 40%
• Have a more positive childbirth experience.
• Moms who used doulas after birth may have more success with breastfeeding.

From WebMd:https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-a-doula