Doula Support

What is a Doula?

  • A Doula is a support partner for Pregnancy, Labour, Childbirth and Post-natal.
  • A Doula gives you unconditional emotional, physical and informative support
  • A Doula is non-judgemental
  • A Doula supports the Dad

Why use a Doula

There are times when we need the support that our Mum, Sister, Aunt would give us, but with all the wonderful opportunities we have today we make choices for a new life style and move away from our close support. With the wonderful news that you are to become parents along comes the sudden realization that you loved ones are not able to support you through this wonderful journey! A DOULA will help to fill this role

Benefits of having a Doula

  • 50% reduction in the caesarean rate
  • 25% shorter labour
  • 60% reduction in epidural requests
  • 40% reduction in oxytocin use
  • 30%reduction in analgesia use
  • 40% reduction in forceps delivery

(information was obtained from Mothering the Mother Klaus, Kennel and Klaus)