Why should I have a doula?
It is wonderful that you are considering having a doula at
your birth! There are many benefits to having a doula.
According to The Doula Book, How a Tranined Labor
Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier,
Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus (2002), just
having me in the room with you brings these statistics into
play:
45% reduction in cesarean section rate
10-60% reduction in epidural requests
50% reduction in the use of pitocin
30% reduction in the use of analgesia
34% reduction in the use of forceps
25% shorter labor
The medical statistics are impressive in themselves,
however there are many other equally important less
tangible reasons to have a doula. For instance, the mother’
s view (and that of her other support persons) of her birth
experience is elevated even if things didn’t go as planned
through the feelings of empowerment and support that I
offer. You all are able to relax and let go knowing that
you are well supported with a doula who can aid in
applying techniques taught in a wide variety of childbirth
methods. A doula with her extra hands and a
compassionate heart can truly make a difference in your
birth experience. I encourage you to interview doulas until
you find the one that you feel most comfortable with.
It is wonderful that you are considering having a doula at
your birth! There are many benefits to having a doula.
According to The Doula Book, How a Tranined Labor
Companion Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier,
Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus (2002), just
having me in the room with you brings these statistics into
play:
45% reduction in cesarean section rate
10-60% reduction in epidural requests
50% reduction in the use of pitocin
30% reduction in the use of analgesia
34% reduction in the use of forceps
25% shorter labor
The medical statistics are impressive in themselves,
however there are many other equally important less
tangible reasons to have a doula. For instance, the mother’
s view (and that of her other support persons) of her birth
experience is elevated even if things didn’t go as planned
through the feelings of empowerment and support that I
offer. You all are able to relax and let go knowing that
you are well supported with a doula who can aid in
applying techniques taught in a wide variety of childbirth
methods. A doula with her extra hands and a
compassionate heart can truly make a difference in your
birth experience. I encourage you to interview doulas until
you find the one that you feel most comfortable with.
| Brandy Segin CD(DONA) cell: 303-324-2027 aspenleafbirths@msn.com |
I believe that birth is a normal, healthy process in the life
of a woman, and I have confidence in a woman’s innate
ability to give birth. Throughout the momentous event of
pregnancy and birth I respect that every woman has
different needs and desires for her birth experience. I
am entirely comfortable supporting you in having the
birth experience you want, whatever that may be. I
believe every woman deserves an empowering birth
experience, no matter what type of birth she is striving
for.
I will support your unique way of staying connected to
your body, your baby and your birth.
Doula Myths (click link for PDF download)
of a woman, and I have confidence in a woman’s innate
ability to give birth. Throughout the momentous event of
pregnancy and birth I respect that every woman has
different needs and desires for her birth experience. I
am entirely comfortable supporting you in having the
birth experience you want, whatever that may be. I
believe every woman deserves an empowering birth
experience, no matter what type of birth she is striving
for.
I will support your unique way of staying connected to
your body, your baby and your birth.
Doula Myths (click link for PDF download)
