Birth Doula Services

Mellow Moms is a holistic center for pregnancy, labor, birth and mothering. We specialize in Massage for Fertiltity, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Doula services and Childbirth Education.

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Doula supports mom through a contraction while standing

Studies Show…

Studies completed by Dr. Marshall Klaus and Dr. John Kennell, published in the book Mothering the Mother (also called The Doula Book) have proven that a doula can have a significant impact on labor and birth.  The study concluded the following statistics which lend to support for having a doula present:

  • 50% reduction in the cesarean rate
  • 25% shorter labor
  • 60% reduction in epidural requests
  • 40% reduction in oxytocin (pitocin) use
  • 30% reduction in analgesia use
  • 40% reduction in forceps delivery

What Does a Doula do for you?

An extra set of professional hands is so invaluable during the birth.  There are so many ways that a doula can make it an easier, smoother and more comfortable experience for everyone.  Doulas as there to support the *whole family* through the  birthing process.  Here are a few ways doulas can help:

  • Doulas help take the pressure off the birth partner (dad) to try to remember everything and be everything to the mom during the process
  • Provide massage to the low back, hips, legs, feet, and neck during the labor
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    Mom labors in the tub while doula provides support and back massage

  • Stay with mom continuously, allowing the partner to take a food/sleep/bathroom break without ever leaving the mom alone
  • Is the only one present who able to care for mom’s emotional health at all times
  • Remind mom of good positions to use
  • Reminds mom to eat/drink and care for herself during the labor
  • Can drive you to the hospital and park the car while you check in
  • Helps get things ready at home before leaving for the hospital
  • Can help keep the labor progressing well with tricks/ideas to stimulate the labor
  • Helps keep mom relaxed through the experience by reminding her of her birthing tools she has practiced/learned in childbirth class
  • Takes pictures of the birth if the family desires
  • Keeps a record of what happens during the birth (this is so wonderful to have later, when you have lost all grasp on “time” in laborland).

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