Welcome and Congratulations on Your Pregnancy!
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
