Serving
the States of Vermont, Northwestern Mass, and New Hampshire
and offering extended listings for the rest of the world!
The Doula Guild was formed to provide support to Doulas, Labor
Assistants and Monitrices in the Green Mountain Region. We
offer Doula listings, Advertising and Education and Professional
Services for Doulas, Labor Assistants and Monitrices in the
Green Mountain Region.
We also offer referrals for Massage Therapist, Midwives, Child
Birth Educators and Lactation Consultants.
A study conducted by Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston published
by Journal of the American Medical Association utilizing over
1000 women in childbirth demonstrated that the attendance
of a birth assistant results in:
Decreased
cesarean rates by 50% Decreased length of labor by 25%
Decreased Pitocin induction and augmentation by 40%
Decreased need for pain medications 30%
Decreased need for forceps by 40%
Decreased request of epidurals by 60%
Less episiotomies and vacuum extractions
Improved neonatal outcomes
Better mother-infant interaction
Greater maternal satisfaction
Increased success with breastfeeding
Increased father participation, confidence and satisfaction
Decrease in postpartum depression
New York Times Article, by Susan Gilbert
May, 19th 1998
Benefits of Assistant for Childbirth Go Far Beyond the Birthing
Room:
New mothers who used doulas were found to be more nurturing.
Contact demetria@demetria.com
if you have any questions.
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