| The Doula Connection Our purpose is to connect families in the northern Califonia area to local birth and postpartum doulas. We also want to educate families on the benefits of having a doula, and how they can help make your birth and your postpartum experience more satisfying. On our doulas page you will find birth doula, postpartum doula, and lacation consultant bios and contact information. You also can read tips on how to interview and choose the perfect doula for you. You may email or call our doula referral number if you need help or more information about finding or contacting a doula. Call (707) 544-9306 Doulamoon.net |
The Doula Connection
Connecting doulas and birthing families in Sonoma, Marin,
Lake, and Mendocino Counties
Connecting doulas and birthing families in Sonoma, Marin,
Lake, and Mendocino Counties
Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth:
Research shows parents who receive support can:
- Tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
- Reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
- Reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and
cesareans - Reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Research shows parents who receive support can:
- Feel more secure and cared for
- Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
- Have greater success with breastfeeding
- Have greater self-confidence
- Have less postpartum depression
- Have greater satisfaction with their partner's role in the birth
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