The doula's role before, during, and after birth is unique. It is not a luxury.
It is a necessity.

THE NUMBERS:

According to the American Pregnancy Association having a birth doula having a doula as a member of the birth team decreases the overall cesarean rate by 50%, the length of labor by 25%, the use of pharmacological oxytocin (Pitocin) by 40%, and requests for an epidural by 60%.2