Postpartum doulas care for new families in the first weeks after birth providing household help, advice with newborn care and feeding, and emotional support. There are fewer complications. Cesarean rates are reduced. There is less need for oxytocin to speed up labor. Use of forceps is reduced.
Women request less pain medication and epidurals.
Babies have shorter hospital stays and fewer admissions to special care nurseries Babies breastfeed more easily. Mothers are more affectionate to their babies postpartum. The cost of obstetrical care is dramatically reduced. Women are pleased with the personalized care doulas offer. This page is also available as an Adobe Acrobat file in .pdf format at Doula News .