
A Doula is a trained Birth Companion who meets the emotional and
physical needs of the Birthing Woman.
A Doula can provide informational, emotional and physical support during
your pregnancy, labour and birth.
Birthing your baby is so much more than a physical phenomenon.
Bringing your baby into the world is a life-changing event which is filled with meaning and emotion.
It is an experience that will be with you for the rest of your life.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
What is a doula?
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Welcome
As your Doula, my mission is to assist you, the mother
during your pregnancy and labour
so that you can realise the kind of childbirth that you want.
Based on the premise that childbirth should be an Amazing and Empowering experience, one that you will remember forever, Magical Birth is committed to supporting women and their families before, during and after childbirth.
Research has shown that having a Birth Doula:
• Decreases the Length of Labour by 25%
• Decreased the rate of Caesarean Section by 50%
• Decreases requests for an Epidural by 60%
• Decreases the need for Pain Medications by 31%
• Decreased the need for Forceps Delivery by 34%
• Decreases the need for Oxytocin by 40%
Source: Klaus, Kennell & Klaus. (1993)
Birth Doulas "Mother the Mother", taking care of your emotional needs as well as providing informational support to your partner and family. By drawing on the extensive training and experiences of childbirth, a Birth Doula can help the mother have the best birth experience possible-the birth she wants.
A Magical Birth.
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