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Serving the Los Angeles, Long Beach & Orange County areas


A Doula (which may also be called a Childbirth Assistant, Labor Support Professional, Labor Coach, or Birth Companion) is a woman who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and immediately after the arrival of newborn(s). 

A Doula does not replace the partner. Instead she helps support the partner so that he or she can love and encourage the laboring woman.


A Doula offers massage, suggestions for position changes, relaxation techniques, reminders to stay hydrated and keep her bladder empty. She also believes in a woman's ability to birth her baby. 

Studies have shown that having a doula may decrease:
  • Analgesia or Anesthesia use
  • Cesarean birth
  • Pitocin use
  • Forceps or Vacuum Extractor use
  • Length of Labor
  • Incidence of Postpartum Depression
  • Levels of Anxiety

As well as an increase of:
  • Successful Breastfeeding
  • A more positive birth experience
  • Higher chance of spontaneous vaginal birth
  • Having higher regard and increased sensitivity toward baby


For the most recent statistics on Doulas please visit DONA's position paper on the subject.



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Helping Women & Their Loved Ones Through
Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, and Beyond...

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Lauren is a Doula, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, & Childbirth Educator who serves Long Beach, Orange County & surrounding areas. Contact her today to set up a no-obligation consultation.

lauren@emergingbirth.com
949.436.8524
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