Benefit of a Doula
Why have a doula?
A doula provides experienced emotional and physical support throughout labor. It is comforting to have someone by your side that is dedicated to remaining with you during labor and to reassure you and your partner of what is happening. A doula works with you prior to the birth to understand your priorities as well as to inform you of your choices and possible scenarios during the birth. Afterwards a doula provides breastfeeding support along with someone to debrief the birth, answer questions you may have and help you recover and adjust to life with your new baby.
But don’t take my word for it, research has shown that having a doula creates greater satisfaction of the birthing experience, you can read more about the benefits here: