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A doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical support to birthing people and their families before, during and after birth. Doulas provide continuous support and work to complement care provided by the members of your medical team (labor and delivery nurses, midwives, obstetrician-gynecologists).
Evidence based benefits of doula support:
-decrease in the risk of cesarean birth
-increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
-shorter average labor time
-decrease in the use of medications for pain relief
-decrease in risk of dissatisfaction with the birth experience
PHILOSOPHY
Who is the Golden Hour Doula?
Hi!
I'm Ashley, and I'm so happy you found me. I'm a birth and postpartum doula who received training through Calming Nature Doula in Niagara Falls, NY. I was inspired to become a doula after attending the birth of my amazing niece. Helping people is my mission in life, and there's nothing I'd rather do than help expectant parents have a beautiful experience as their child enters the world.
As a doula, my role is to support, encourage, and guide you through this special time in your life so you feel empowered to make the best decisions for you and your baby. You have choices when it comes to your birth experience - let's doula this!
-Ashley
"Birthing [persons] need encouragement to trust their bodies, and to be the stars of their own labors."
-The Doula Guide to Birth
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