Testimonials

"Gina was part of the most amazing day of my life!! We labored for thirty beautiful hours. Todd (my love), Gina and I were all concentrated on one thing: birthing my baby! Gina came prepared with a suitcase filled with labor toys and wonderful mother energy. There was a time when I felt scared...I remember looking into her eyes and being recharged with all the energy I needed to birth Waker. She is knowledgble, brave, sincere...calm. We had the most fulfilling birthing experience with Gina--we fell in love with Waker and with each other all over again."
Lynn

References Available

Benefits of Doula

Reduction in:

  • Length of labor;
  • Use of oxytocin to induce or augment labor
  • Need for pain medication
  • Cesarean section rates
  • Forceps and vacuum extraction
  • Postpartum depression
  • Number of NICU stays for babies

Increase in:

  • Satisfaction with birth
  • Satisfaction with partner
  • Satisfaction with baby
  • Breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum
Sources: Kennell, J.H.; Klaus, M.H.; McGrath, S.K.; Robertson, S.S.; Hinkley, C.W. “Continuous Emotional Support during Labor in a U.S. Hospital.” Journal of the American Medical Association 265(1991):2197-2201.