Pachamama Doula Services- Cori Balsdon 2

I am a DONA certified birth doula offering my services in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding areas.
A doula is "a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and just after childbirth." (Klaus, Kennell and Klaus: Mothering the Mother)
The advantages of hiring a birth doula for your upcoming birth are tremendous! Research confirms that doula support results in:
50% reduction in caesarean section rate
25% shorter labour
40% reduction in forceps delivery
60% reduction in epidural requests

In addition, the long-term benefits of doula support include improved success in breastfeeding, lower incidence of postpartum depression and increased satisfaction with your partner and the overall birth experience.