Does hiring a doula make any significant difference? Is it worth the money? Let's look at some statistics from Nurturing New Families:
All three of these statistics display needs that a doula can help meet.
Wildworldmama.com provides enlightening statistics about the positive impact of a birth doula that provides continuous support throughout the labor and delivery:
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, otherwise known as ACOG, states: “Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, such as a doula, is associated with improved outcomes for women in labor.”
This study states: “Continuous support during labour may improve outcomes for women and infants, including increased spontaneous vaginal birth, shorter duration of labour, and decreased caesarean birth, instrumental vaginal birth, use of any analgesia, use of regional analgesia, low five-minute Apgar score and negative feelings about childbirth experiences.” *Analgesics is medication that is used to relieve pain. Example: epidural.
- A study of new parents showed that 62% just desired a good night's sleep, while 18% wanted someone to clean up around the house.
- 1 in 10 found that changes in their lifestyle produced a negative effect on their relationship as a couple
- Almost 25% of new parents remembered longing for some time alone after having a new baby ~ The Houston Study
All three of these statistics display needs that a doula can help meet.
Wildworldmama.com provides enlightening statistics about the positive impact of a birth doula that provides continuous support throughout the labor and delivery:
- 25-39% decrease in risk of a Cesarean
- 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
- 10% decrease in the use of pain relief medication
- an overall shorter labor by 41 minutes
- 38% decrease in baby's risk of a low 5-minute Apgar score
- 31% decrease in risk of being dissatisfied with your birth experience
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, otherwise known as ACOG, states: “Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, such as a doula, is associated with improved outcomes for women in labor.”
This study states: “Continuous support during labour may improve outcomes for women and infants, including increased spontaneous vaginal birth, shorter duration of labour, and decreased caesarean birth, instrumental vaginal birth, use of any analgesia, use of regional analgesia, low five-minute Apgar score and negative feelings about childbirth experiences.” *Analgesics is medication that is used to relieve pain. Example: epidural.