Here are some benefits of having a doula:
- Continuity of support
- Reduced fear and anxiety
- Personalised care
- Support for the family as a whole, if you have one
- Antenatal meets at convenient times
- Learn how to make informed decisions that are right for you
- Care without agenda, judgement or expectation
- Less likely to have an induction or augmentation of labour
- Less likely to feel the need to request pain relief
- Shorter labours
- Less likely to have an instrumental birth
- Less likely to need a caesarean
- More positive outlook of birth
- Help fathers participate with confidence
- Less likely to suffer from postnatal depression
- Smoother transition into parenthood
- Support with breastfeeding
- Higher self-esteem and sense of empowerment