Birth Doula

 What’s a Doula? Why would I need one? Do I need one? Does anyone actually have one? If you’ve never heard of a Doula, you’re certainly not alone! Or if you have, I’m sure you’re possibly a little confused regarding what “it’s all about” and how exactly “one of them” could support you during one of the most private and significant events of your life. Believe it or not there is a lot of information out there on what a Doula does/doesn’t do, articles such as Evidence for Doulas and websites such as Doula UK are a useful read.    Why have a Doula? Hiring a Doula is a birth choice seriously worth considering - it has a credible research base indicating that the presence of a Doula to support you (and your birth partner) at the birth of your baby has a significant impact on your birth outcomes including: •  shorter labour • increased likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth • reduced likelihood of a c-section or assisted birth (vacuum or forceps) • better  health outcomes for your baby (higher apgar scores) • greater birth satisfaction • increased likelihood of establishing and continuing breastfeeding If you’d like to read more about the research  Click here My role as a birth Doula - Click here For testimonials from mothers and fathers (as a Doula I provide essential support to fathers too!) please click here

Doula /ˈduːlə/ Noun: doula; plural noun: doulas – Origin Greek A Doula provides information and spiritual, emotional, physical and practical support to a woman and her partner before, during and after childbirth to enable them to achieve the birth that they would like and to transition from pregnancy into parenthood