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doula (doo la’) n. woman who supports/guides other women through childbirth, but practices no clinical skills [Greek servant] |
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Studies show that having a birth doula... · Shortens labor by up to 25% · Reduces tension · Decreases need for pain medications or epidurals by 60% · Decreases risk of cesarean section by 50% · Builds mother’s self esteem · Improves parent-child bonding · Increases breastfeeding success · Enhance mother/partner relationship during the birth and early postpartum period
Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus, Mothering the Mother, New York, Addison Wesley, 1993 |
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midwife (mid’ wīfe) n. woman who assists and supports other women as they birth [Old English with woman] |
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What others are saying...
“My birth was more wonderful than I could have ever imagined!” -client
“I would recommend a doula to everyone” -client
“We look forward to having you at the next one [birth]!” -client
“All of your techniques were great.”-client
“Excellent Job!” -doctor, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
“Very Professional” -doctor, Southwest Washington Medial Center |
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With the woman who is with child |
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New Life Birth Services |
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Silas Lynn, 6 weeks Born Feb 2004 |
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providing doula and midwifery services for birthing women and their families in the Portland / Vancouver metropolitan area |
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14052 SE Rust Way Boring, OR 97009-8284
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