Why Use a Doula?
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In addition to medical care and the love & companionship of your partner, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement, and respect during their birth experience. The presence of a doula gives you individualized care and support toward the birth you want!
Most doulas use the power of touch & massage to reduce stress, anxiety, and discomfort during the birthing time. According to physicians Marshal Klaus & John Kennell, massage helps stimulate the natural production of oxytocin (secreted by the pituitary gland into the bloodstream which causes uterine contractions & also secretes to the brain which results in an overall feeling of well-being, drowsiness, & an increased pain threshold). Synthetic IV oxytocin (called Pitocin) cannot cross into the blood stream or brain, so it increases contractions without the positive psychological effects of natural oxytocin.
Numerous clinical studies have concluded that the presence of a doula at birth typically results in shorter labors with fewer complications, less medical intervention, a greater success with breastfeeding, and an overall feeling of a more positive birth experience!!
For more research on the effectiveness of Doulas click here
Most doulas use the power of touch & massage to reduce stress, anxiety, and discomfort during the birthing time. According to physicians Marshal Klaus & John Kennell, massage helps stimulate the natural production of oxytocin (secreted by the pituitary gland into the bloodstream which causes uterine contractions & also secretes to the brain which results in an overall feeling of well-being, drowsiness, & an increased pain threshold). Synthetic IV oxytocin (called Pitocin) cannot cross into the blood stream or brain, so it increases contractions without the positive psychological effects of natural oxytocin.
Numerous clinical studies have concluded that the presence of a doula at birth typically results in shorter labors with fewer complications, less medical intervention, a greater success with breastfeeding, and an overall feeling of a more positive birth experience!!
For more research on the effectiveness of Doulas click here
