Novant Credentialed Vendor Doula's
Evidence published by the Cochrane Review on the benefits of having a Doula found:
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12% Increase on having a spontaneous vaginal birth
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9% Decrease in the use of any pain medications
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28% Decrease in the risk of having a Cesarean Delivery
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31% Decrease in the use of Pitocin
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14% Decrease in the risk of newborns being sent to the special care nursery
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34% Decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with your birth experience
A birth doula is defined as a professional support person trained in the needs of the mother and family during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant. A birth doula recognizes the profound impact of childbirth on the mother.
Each birth doula listed on the page has gone through certification to become a birth or labor doula. To be a birth doula vendor at Novant each had to go through an extensive credentialing process including, drug tests, background checks, vaccinations, blood borne pathogen training as well as providing their birth doula certifications. As a doula they are able to be with you throughout your labor including in triage, and in recovery if a c-section is needed.