Impact of a Doula
Auntie meets her nephew for the first time. We are in the business of douling the whole family!
Positive social and educational support during this time has a tremendous impact on the health and well-being of new mothers and their families
Research shows that women who have doula support have fewer complication such as C-sections, have lower rates of postpartum depression, and are much more likely to breastfeed
When a mom receives good support during birth and early postpartum, she’s more likely to attach well to her baby-- and this decreases the risk of infant mortality and early child abuse and neglect
Parent-child attachment is an essential element in creating a solid foundation that ensures that the child will thrive in his/her learning and readiness for kindergarten and beyond
Benefits of a Doula
Reduce medical interventions and the costs of perinatal care
Provide education about pregnancy, birth options, breastfeeding, and positive early parenting
Increase self-awareness and personal advocacy skills, which set the stage for new mothers to be strong and confident advocates for their children and families
Remove cultural barriers by providing culturally competent links from community to the health care system
Use culturally-sensitive, evidence based curricula shown to: improve observed parental sensitivity, improve parent knowledge of child social and emotional needs, improve child behavior and child stress physiology, and improve child welfare outcomes, including a significant reduction in foster care placements.