50% increase in VBAC success if....

[Cricket]

.... you have another woman at your birth to support you who had a successful vaginal delivery.

Just heard that statistic today. Don't know where it came from, or what research was done, though. Can anyone tell me if they've seen more info on that? I find that fascinating, although not surprising. Would love to hear more about it!

[BellyBelly]

Yes that is true for doulas - in the sense that a doula results in 50% less caesarean sections. These are well known figures from the world's leading authority on doulas, Drs Klaus and Kennell who founded DONA. If you check out the DONA site it has recent research - everything to do with doulas

[BellyBelly]

I posted this series of images on Facebook a few months ago, take a look: Doulas - 10 Top Reasons Why You Should Have A Doula At Your Birth

[Cricket]

Those are amazing stats Kelly! Thanks for posting the link. Again, I'm not really surprised, but it's great to see documented benefits. Good to see birth coming back around (slowly!) to what it should be for mothers and babies.

PS - have a great break!

[BellyBelly]

Absolutely - with so many disappointing and traumatic experiences going on, women are going to question it, that there has to be something better...

Thank you So excited!!

[Rainbow_Mumma]

Thanks Kelly this is what I was looking for thanks for pointing me in the right direction earlier

[FancyPants]

I posted this series of images on Facebook a few months ago, take a look: Doulas - 10 Top Reasons Why You Should Have A Doula At Your Birth

Thank you. This is very interesting information and gives me something to think about.