Doula Services
Make a
Difference!
According to DONA
International, more than
ten research studies
demonstrated that doulas
had the following effects:
Effects on Birth
Outcome:
* shorter labor
* fewer complications
* reduced cesarean rate
* fewer pitocin inductions
& augmentations
* fewer forceps assisted
deliveries
* fewer requests for pain
medication & epidurals
Effects on Mother:
* greater sense of
satisfaction with childbirth
experience
* more positive
assessments of babies
* fewer incidences of
postpartum depression
Effects on Baby:
* shorter hospital stays
* fewer special care
nursery admissions
* greater ease with
breastfeeding
* mothers are more
affectionate with babies
Effects on Health Care
System:
* drastic reduction in cost
of obstetric care
* consumer satisfaction
with personalized care
*Data reproduced in part with
permission from DONA International.
www.DONA.org
Make a
Difference!
According to DONA
International, more than
ten research studies
demonstrated that doulas
had the following effects:
Effects on Birth
Outcome:
* shorter labor
* fewer complications
* reduced cesarean rate
* fewer pitocin inductions
& augmentations
* fewer forceps assisted
deliveries
* fewer requests for pain
medication & epidurals
Effects on Mother:
* greater sense of
satisfaction with childbirth
experience
* more positive
assessments of babies
* fewer incidences of
postpartum depression
Effects on Baby:
* shorter hospital stays
* fewer special care
nursery admissions
* greater ease with
breastfeeding
* mothers are more
affectionate with babies
Effects on Health Care
System:
* drastic reduction in cost
of obstetric care
* consumer satisfaction
with personalized care
*Data reproduced in part with
permission from DONA International.
www.DONA.org
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Services Included
Two prenatal visits
Unlimited phone & email consultations
Assistance with preparing a birth plan
* Use of lending library
Continuous labor support
Assistance with breastfeeding
Assistance with photography/video
** Use of TENS Unit
Two backup doulas
Postpartum follow up visit
Community resource referrals
*** Insurance reimbursement option
* collateral check held for return of materials
** $10 fee for electrodes applies
*** if applicable, balance must be paid in full
Services
...Also offering
Childbirth Education Classes
Birth Tub Rental
Lactation Services
Bellycasting
Affirmations
Post Partum Support
Meal Delivery
Prenatal Yoga (Individual or small group)
Childbirth Education Classes
Birth Tub Rental
Lactation Services
Bellycasting
Affirmations
Post Partum Support
Meal Delivery
Prenatal Yoga (Individual or small group)
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