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(WeThe Parents, accessed 19 August 2019, used with permission)

Doula Science infographic
(WeThe Parents, accessed 19 August 2019, used with permission)

Doulas

A doula is someone that assists emotionally during childbirth.
Doulas lead to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
The doula is usually trained (but not medically).

If the mother wants a birth companion, a doula should not be a luxury but rather be a human right. Thus:

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." (John H. Kennell, MD)

A doula is your consistent support, bodyguard and spokesperson during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Women supporting women has been the way of nature for so long.
Below is an infographic on the scientific benefits of doulas, followed by resources.

Resources:-

Doulas: 17 Science-Backed Benefits (WeTheParents, 2020) [This is a more in-depth and updated look at the above infographic].
Doulas Improve Birth Outcomes (Peggy O'Mara, Medium, 2021).
Doulas: A Global Phenomenon (Michel Odent, Midwifery Today, 2018).
A Doula's Bag-of-Tricks: What's in it for You? (Debra Pascali-Bonaro, Midwifery Today, 2012).

Also see:-

Natural Birth

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