Research confirms that having a doula present at birth may:

© Decrease cesareans by 50%
© Decrease length of labor by 25%
© Decrease oxytocin use by 40%
© Decrease request for pain meds by 30%
© Decrease forceps deliveries by 40%
© Decrease epidural requests by 60%
© Increase overall birthing satisfaction
© Promote longer breastfeeding
© Encourage parent/baby bonding
© Help partners participate with confidence

                From Klaus & Kennell
                  Mothering the Mother