Labor Doula Services
** I am no longer working as a doula. If you are looking for a doula, please visit www.kcdoulas.org.***
What is a doula?
"A woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth." (Klaus, Kennell and Klaus, Mothering the Mother)
How can a doula help me?
- Studies show that doulas provide the following benefits:
- Shorter labors with fewer complications
- Less need for interventions such as pitocin, vacuum extraction and forceps
- Less need for pain medication
- Decreased incident of cesareans
- An overall better birth experience
