Research has conclusively shown that mothers who have continuous labour support in the form of a Doula or other female family member can:

• Reduce the length of labour (25% shorter labour in first-time mothers)
• Reduce the likelihood of medication for pain relief (60% reduction),
• Significantly lower the likelihood of a caesarean section (50% reduction),
• Lower the likelihood of assisted deliveries (40% reduction),
• Were less likely to fail to breastfeed,
• Reduce the possibility of post natal depression
• And the baby had significantly higher Apgar scores.