Research has shown that women who have a doula during labour and birth were more likely to have a straightforward vaginal birth and be more satisfied with their birth experience. 

Research has shown that having a doula support you during birth can:

Shorten labour

Decrease the likelihood of caesarean birth by 50%

Decrease the likelihoold of assisted birth (ventouse & forceps) by 40%

Significantly reduce the need for pain medication

Help fathers participate with confidence

“Mothering the Mother”

Klaus, Kennell & Klaus, 1993  

"Women who had continuous support during labour and birth were more likely to have a

straightforward vaginal birth and be more satisfied with their birth experience".

Hodnett et all 2007