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What Is a Birth Doula?

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What Is a Birth Doula?. What Is a Birth Doula?. Promotes shorter labor times Decrease use of pain medications Lower risk of cesarean births. Promotes shorter labor times. Physical relaxation Movement Removing mental blocks. Decrease use of pain medications. Study proven Less requests - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: What Is a Birth Doula?

What Is a Birth Doula?

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What Is a Birth Doula?

Promotes shorter labor times

Decrease use of pain medications

Lower risk of cesarean births

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Promotes shorter labor times

Physical relaxation

Movement

Removing mental blocks

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Decrease use of pain medications

Study proven

Less requests

Greater self confidence

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Lower risk of cesarean births

Study Follow-up

Less “pressured” inductions

VBAC

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Doulas promote greater overall birth satisfaction.

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