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A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and after childbirth.
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- Empowers the Mother
- Pre-birth Discussions
- Support and Encouragement
- Compliments Partner
- Facilitates communication with Medical Staff
- Love, Support, Nurture
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Doulas use massage during labour and the birthing process, the benefits are phenomenal! |
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Shorter Delivery
Shortens first time labour by an average of 2 hours.
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Quicker Healing
Decrease in the chance of cesarean section by 50%
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More Confidence
Participation of father is encouraged
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Reduction of Pain
Decrease in the need for pain medication
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Promotion of Natural Births
Decrease in the need of forceps by 40%, epidurals by 60%, oxytocin use by 40%
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The entire birthing package is only $600 and includes:
- 1 Massage
- 2 Consultations (birthing plan and birth process techniques)
- Support during Labour
- 1 Post Partum visit and Massage
- Instruction on Infant Massage
- On Call 24 hours/day
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