HonoringWomen.com - Many thanks to Ruth Kraft (Doula, Photographer & Childbirth educator) for allowing me to use her "Rose Garden" photo.

Jewish Pregnancy Online - For Jewish birthing professional (midwife, labor coach/Doula, OB GYN, lactation consultant).

HypnoBirthing® - A Widely acclaimed as the most remarkable method to come on the birthing scene in decades, HypnoBirthing is changing the way many medical professionals view birthing.

All about Water Births - The Waterbirth Website provides in-depth information on the use of water for labor, childbirth, and early childhood development.

Wonderful Birth - Web site of Lina Clerke, childbirth educator, midwife and mother.

Birthing Sense - Australian prenatal and birth education dvd, pregnancy birth and baby information.
 

Why do you need a Doula?
Women supported by a Doula during labor have been shown to have:

Up to 50% reduction of cesarean rate
25% shorter labor for first time mothers
60% reduction in epidural requests
40% reduction in the use of artificial oxytocin
30% reduction in the use of forceps delivery.
A decrease in the use of pain relief medication

For more information regarding this study please refer to "Mothering the mother", How a  Doula can help you have a shorter, easier and healthier birth. Klaus, kennel, 19993.