Sentences with phrase «by doulas report»

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And just in case you need some convincing, research (like this and this and this) has shown that women supported by a doula are: * more likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth * less likely to ask for pain medication * less likely to have a cesarean birth * more likely to report a positive birth experience * more likely to have a decrease length of labor

As the American Pregnancy Association reported, studies show that enlisting the supportive help of a doula reduces your chance of having a C - section by an incredible 50 percent, and shorten labors by 25 percent.

Some 40 % of 112 doulas surveyed in New York City in 2014 by the nonprofit advisory group Choices in Childbirth reported making less than $ 1,000 a month, while a small percentage made more than $ 10,000 a month.

Some doulas or midwives may prepare a placenta smoothie by blending the organ with fruits and juices, as reported by the Daily Mail.