Ep. 76 Five Benefits of Labor Doula Support

Send us Fan MailThere are many benefits to having a birth doula as part of your birth support team.  Some of these benefits are well-known and some may be new to you. The goal is for doula care to become the norm and to achieve teamwork between all care providers. Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discusses the many benefits to having birth doula support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. In this episode, you will hear about how doulas provide:Informational supportPhysical supportEmotional supportSupport for the partnerTeaching advocacy (to decrease fear and instill confidence)Having this type of support and with a doula present increases:The likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birthSatisfaction with the birth experience (for both the birther and their partner)Rates of breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartumThe birther’s self-esteem.Having a doula present, decreases the likelihood of:Utilizing medicinal pain relief, including an epiduralLabor induction and augmentation with synthetic oxytocinC-section birthVacuum or forceps assisted birthAdditional resources:Episode 56: Who to Invite Into Your Birth SpaceEpisode 40: Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth PracticesEpisode 38: Heart-Centered Work: Building a Sustainable Doula BusinessEpisode 20: Interview with LaToya Murray-Johnson: Owner/Founder Doula View Episode 17: All About Birth Doulas with Rachael HutchinsEpisode 3: Building Your Birth Support TeamFollow us on Instagram:Aligned Birthwww.instagram.com/aligned_birthCheck out our individual websites:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.comNorth Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.comDisclaimerThe information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. Podcast Editing by: Chris Godfrey of Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by Roa Support the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.