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I’m Abi, a birth and postnatal doula supporting families in Bristol.

The role of a doula.

A doula provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth. No matter how or where you choose to birth, a doula will make sure you have the tools you need to make intuitive and informed choices for yourself and your baby.

Clinical research shows that having a doula present results in the following birth outcomes:

  • More likely to have a spontaneous vaginal delivery

  • More likely to have a shorter labour

  • More likely to successfully breastfeed

  • More likely to have a higher regard for and increased sensitivity towards your baby

  • More likely to feel positive towards your birth experience

  • Less likely to give birth by unplanned Caesarean

  • Less likely to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps

  • Less likely to request pain relief including epidural

  • Less likely to develop Postnatal Depression

  • Less likely for your baby to have a low five minute Apgar score