My name is Annie Scott and I am a Birth Doula, offer Lactation Support and teach Childbirth Education classes. I have an enduring commitment to supporting and nurturing women along the most powerful journey of their lives. More about me…

What is a Doula?

A Doula provides continuous physical and emotional support to a labouring woman and her partner throughout the labour process.

What does a Doula do?

A birth doula stays by the side of the laboring woman throughout the entire labor.

During labor, a birth doula provides…

• emotional support
• physical comfort
• an objective viewpoint
• assistance to the woman in getting the information she needs to make good decisions.

A Doula does not make any decisions for the couple, speak for the couple, or perform any medical tasks.

Benefits of A Doula

Research shows the following benefits of a doula:

• 25% Shorter labors and fewer complications
• 50% Reduction in cesarean rates
• 60% Reduction in epidural requests and pain medication
• 40% Reduction in pitocin use
• 40% Reduction in forceps and vacuum deliveries

Additionally, postpartum benefits include:

• Enhanced mother-infant bonding
• Less postpartum depression
• Greater satisfaction with the birth experience
• Higher self-esteem
• Improved breastfeeding relationship