Why do birth doulas lower the c-section rate?
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Doulas can lower the C-section rate by about 40% by preparing you for birth, helping your baby get into an optimal position, guiding positions and movement during labor, keeping you comfortable with breathing techniques, relaxing the pelvic floor, and helping you navigate the hospital system and questions for your OB. With this support, you’re more likely to have a vaginal birth, a positive experience, and a wonderful recovery. When you’re ready, you can be matched with a doula to start the process.
Doula: A trained support professional who provides non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and shortly after childbirth.
C-section: Short for cesarean section; a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
Pelvic floor: The group of muscles at the base of the pelvis that support pelvic organs and play a role in labor and delivery.
OB: Short for obstetrician; a physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
Vaginal birth: Delivery of a baby through the birth canal (vagina) without surgery.