Benefits of having a Doula

 A number of studies and research have revealed very positive outcomes of engaging a Birth Doula providing continuous support during labour. These include: -

• Decreasing the prospects of Caesarean Section by up to 50%
• 25% shorter labour
• Reduction of time of first time labour by 2 hours
• 60% reduction in requests for epidural anesthesia
  
• 45% reduction in the use of oxytocin (given intravenously to speed up and enhance the strength of contractions during labour)
• 30% reduction in the administration of medicated anaesthesia
• Decrease in complications in labour including the needs of forceps delivery
• Higher maternal satisfaction with the birth
• Decreases the chances for postnatal depression