| What is a doula? The word doula comes from the Greek and refers to a woman helping another woman. Historically, it is an experienced mother guiding a new mother through womanly processes. Presently, there are two basic types of doulas in North America- the birth doula and the postpartum doula. The roles of each vary from provider to provider. But generally birth doulas provide support during the prenatal period, through the labor and birth and in the immediate postpartum time. Postpartum doulas serve the mother during the newborn phase, usually after she is home from the birthing center or hospital. |
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| Pricing: Birth Doula services from Birth Angel include~ ~2 Prenatal consultations phone support ~constant presence and support during labor and birth ~1 Postnatal visit Birth notes $375 Combine this service with any other Birth Angel services and receive a great package deal! |
| ****Please note that $5 per item is added to credit card payments to cover fees**** No fees added to funded paypal. Checks, money orders, and cash also accepted. Email for details. |
| Why include a doula in your birth experience? "If a Doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use one." John Kennell, Mothering the Mother - 50% reduction in cesarean rate - 25% shorter labor - 60% reduction in epidural requests - 30% reduction in analgesia use - 40% reduction in forceps delivery - 40% reduction in oxytocin use (From Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth by Marshall H. Klaus, Perseus Press, 1993) 6 weeks after birth, mothers who had doulas were: Less anxious and depressed Had more confidence with baby More satisfied with partner (71% vs 30%) More likely to be breastfeeding (52% vs. 29%) These statistics appear in “A Doula Makes the Difference” by Nugent in Mothering Magazine, March- April 1998. |
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