Proven Benefits of having a Doula

Extensive research studies show that the support of a trained birth doula results in the following improved birth outcomes:

(References provided below)

References:

  • Simkin, P., 2021. DONA Birth Position Paper, DONA.org. Available at: <https://www.dona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DONA-Birth-Position-Paper-FINAL.pdf>.

  • Klaus, M. H., Kennell, J. H., & Klaus, P. H. (1993). Mothering the mother: How a doula can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth. Addison-Wesley.

  • Kenneth J. Gruber, Susan H. Cupito, Christina F. Dobson, Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes, J Perinat Educ. 2013.

“In my humble (and research backed!) opinion, a doula can be the difference between a pain and fear-filled or peace and euphoria-filled birth experience.

That’s why being a doula means so much to me. I really am convinced what I offer is priceless and deeply significant."