LABOR SUPPORT
"”If a woman doesn’t look like a goddess during labor, then someone isn’t treating her right.”- Ina May Gaskin
Doulas and labor support have become a more widely used birthing tool among pregnant women. Whether a woman is journeying on her own, or with a partner, large benefits are achieved through using the support of a Doula. Doulas can be used in any birthing environment whether it be hospital, birthing center, or in the home.
Women should feel strong, confident and empowered throughout her experience and using a Doula is one of the best ways to ensure that these elements are a part of her baby's birth.
Doulas are trained to provide informational, physical and emotional support to their laboring clients, and the comfort and confidence that is provided is perceived by many as invaluable.
Doula support has been shown to provide:
- 31% reduction in the use of Pitocin (used to artifically stimulate or augment contractions)
- 28% reduction in the risk of caesarean section delivery
- 12% increase in the chances of having a spontaneous vaginal birth
- 9% decrease in the use of pain relief medication
- 14% reduction in the risk of newborns being sent to special care nursery
- 34% decrease in the chances of being dissaisfied with their childbirth experience
(Information provided by Evidence Based Birth)
QI OF LIFE LABOR SUPPORT SERVICES
Qi of Life Birth Services offers comprehensive labor support for women looking for the full doula experience, or for those who may be looking for added support with acupuncture or acupressure to help things move along during labor.
Please contact us for pricing on doula packages or hourly rates for acupuncture/acupressure labor support.
Please contact us for pricing on doula packages or hourly rates for acupuncture/acupressure labor support.