~InJoy Mothering~
Doula Services
~What is a Birth Doula?~

A Birth Doula specializes in supporting
expectant mothers and their families through
pregnancy, labor and birth.

What are typical Birth Doula Services?

-Prenatal Visits

-24/7 Phone and E-mail Support

-Birth Plan Preparation

-Complete Birth Support from labor                 
   until you are settled in your                          
   postpartum room

-Postpartum visit in the hospital or                 
   alternative birth location

-Postpartum visit in your home after              
     delivery
Birth is one of the most important days of
your life. A Doula helps you labor with less
stress, more comfort, and speedier progress.

Women supported by a Birth Doula have...        

-50% reduction in cesarean rate

-25% shorter labors

-40% reduction  in Oxytocin use             

-60% reduction in Epidural use

-30% reduction in analgesia use

-40% reduction in forceps delivery-

From Mothering the Mother, Klaus, and Kennell (1993)

Why use a Birth Doula?
Birth Doulas work with you to make pregnancy and childbirth the
celebratory experience it is meant to be!