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    #1 - DOULA!

    Doulas - What Is a Doula And Why Do So Many Women Want One?

    There are many studies from around the world which have demonstrated very impressive benefits for the mother, father and baby, including:

    50% less caesarean sections
    Reduction in the use of forceps by 40%
    60% less requests for epidurals
    40% reduction in the use of synthetic oxytocin for inductions or augmentations
    30% reduction in use of pain medication
    25% reduction in labour length
    Increased rates of breastfeeding at 6 weeks post-partum (51% vs 29%)
    Higher self-esteem (74% vs 59%), less anxiety (28% vs 40%) and less depression (10% vs 23%) at 6 weeks post-partum
    Need I say more?!?!?!?! She'll also teach you all of the above and more, and likely have on loan all of those books above and more
    Last edited by BellyBelly; June 10th, 2010 at 04:38 PM.
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