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.