Doula is a Greek word
that has come to mean,
"One who Mothers the
Mother"
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Benefits of a Certified Doula
  • 50% reduction in the cesarean rate

  • 25% decrease in length of labor

  • 60% reduction in epidural requests

  • 40% reduction in oxytocin use

  • 30% reduction in analgesia use

  • 40%reduction in forceps delivery

Source: Mothering the Mother, Klaus & Kennell
Doulas Are....

D eliverers
O f
U nconditional
L ove
A nd
S upport
Doulas are an Ancient tradition with a New name
"If a Doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."   - John H Kennell, MD
Mother to Mother Services
Educating and Supporting Birthing Families Since 1997
As Your Doula I will
  • Establish a warm and friendly relationship with you and your partner prior to your
    birth.

  • Become familiar with your birth wishes  to help you achieve the birth of your dreams.
    .
  • Be available  for phone calls and to answer any questions you may have.

  • Be a source of emotional, physical, and information  support to both you and your
    partner at the onset and progression of labor.

  • I am present not to take the place of the partner, but to reduce pressure, fear, worry,
    anxiety, and  to enable the partner to interact more closely and lovingly to the
    birthing mother.

  • As your doula, I am with you from the  beginning of your labor until one to two hours
    after you birth your baby.

  • I am there to help initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and to review
    basic concepts that we learned in our breastfeeding class.

  • Take beautiful pictures of you throughout your labor and birth and present you and
    your family with a DVD  at your postpartum visit.

  • Visit with you one to two weeks postpartum to discuss your birth experience, access
    how you are feeling, how the baby is nursing, and to answer questions you may have
    about the baby or adjusting to your new life as a family.
Mother to Mother caters to the individual needs of all clients, space is
limited. Call Rosemarie today at 732-679-4385  to learn about what she has
to offer and to set up a consultation appointment.
Central New Jersey's Premier Childbirth Service