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Doula Support

  • On call 24/7 from 37 weeks until birth

  • Continual support throughout pregnancy via text or phone call

  • Free access code to [m]otherboard birth app ($50 value)

  • 1 virtual birth plan meeting

  • 1 prenatal visit - hands on support techniques + Spinning Babies

  • Unlimited labor & birth support

  • Postpartum support via text or phone call

  • 1-2 postpartum visits - Breastfeeding + Newborn Care support

Continuous Doula Support During Labor Results In… 

  • 25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*

  • 8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*

  • 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference

  • Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference

  • 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference

  • 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff

SOURCE: Evidence Based Birth

Because your birth matters!

COVID-19 + Doula Support

 

Due to Savannah area hospital & birth center policies surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, birth story photography + films must be accompanied by doula support in order to guarantee entry into your birth place.