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Birth Doula Services
A birth doula provides continuous labour support in accordance with a birthing person's wishes. Service normally includes 1 or 2 prenatal visits, on-call availability for weeks 37-42 of pregnancy, labour attendance, a postpartum visit and phone/text/email support for the duration of the contract. The safety net of a back-up doula (in case the primary doula has an emergent conflict) is included in the contract.
A doula's role is to provide information, facilitate communication and give physical and emotional comfort. If a partner, friend or family member is attending the birth, a doula empowers them to be as involved in the birth as desired. A doula does not perform any clinical tasks and never makes a decision on behalf of those she is serving.
Doulas work in co-operation with both doctors and midwives, and we attend births at home, in hospital, and in birthing centres.
Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth:
- tends to shorten the length of labour while simultaneously reducing the incidence of complications
- enhances positive feelings about one’s childbirth experience
- results in lower rates of forceps and vacuum-assisted births
- reduces the incidence of Cesarean birth
- decreases requests for pain medication, including epidural
Research shows parents who receive support are more apt to:
- report feeling secure and cared for
- successfully adapt to new family dynamics
- experience greater success with breast/chestfeeding
- enjoy healthy self-confidence
- have a lower incidence of postpartum depression
I am only accepting virtual doula clients at this time, and am transitioning back to in-person clients expecting July onwards. If you prefer in-person doula services prior to July, I'm happy to connect you with other great doulas serving Hamilton-Halton and area. Please be in touch for a referral geared to your individual needs and preferences.
289-237-1596
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