Studies have shown that having a doula present can provide numerous benefits such as decreased need for interventions, decreased anxiety, and can lead to a more positive birth experience. (annapolisareadoulas.com)
They were looking for only positive birth stories for people to share. (pregnancymagazine.com)
In addition, such programs have been shown to increase positive birth outcomes for children, improve the likelihood that families have a medical home, and decrease rates of child abuse and neglect. (theounce.org)