Why Doulas Matter

Women have long known, and recent research has confirmed, that having an experienced female birth companion can have a tangible, positive effect on a woman's experience of childbirth and the outcome of her labour.

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Many women know, and research confirms, that having an experienced female birth companion, who is neither a health professional nor a part of their social circle, can have a tangible positive effect on their experience of childbirth.



Why Doulas Matter is a comprehensive discussion of how a doula can offer expectant and new parents information and practical and emotional support to improve their experience of birth and early parenting.