The presence of a doula can lead to a:

• 60% decrease in use of epidurals
• 50% decrease in cesarean sections
• 40% decrease in use of pitocin
• 30% decrease in use of pain medications

The above information from:  http://www.alace.org/parenting_resources

The moment that a baby is born is joyous, magical and wondrous. I will help to ensure a positive birth experience in which you feel confident, informed, and surrounded by care, love, and respect. My hope is to enable mothers and their partners to experience the birth of their babies as fully as possible.