Nacogdoches Doula Registry

Nurturing the Mother

Emotional support in labor can:

  • shorten first time labor by an average of 25%

  • reduce the need for a cesarean section by 50%
  • reduce the use of drugs to stimulate labor by 40%
  • reduce requests for anesthesia by 60%
  • reduce the need for forceps assisted birth by 40%
           Marshall Klaus, M.D.,
           John Kennell, M.D., and
           Phyllis Klaus, M. Ed.,
           C.S.W., authors of
           Mothering the Mother

  
Cheryl
Cheryl,  working in her role as doula

Nacogdoches doulas are professional, community women with various life experiences, coming from different cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.

Combined professional experience includes social work, registered nursing, midwifery, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, and childbirth education.

Fees vary with each doula, usually ranging from $200 to $400. Student doulas are free and available on request.

Contact the Nacogdoches Doula Registry to find the right doula for you:

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