Mothering the Mother How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth

A doula is an experienced labor companion who provides continuous emotional support and assistance before, during, and after birth. Through research with over 2,000 women, the authors show that the presence of a doula shortens labor by an average of two hours, decreases cesarean sections by over 50%, decreases the need for pain medication, helps fathers participate, and more.Klaus, Marshall H. is the author of 'Mothering the Mother How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth' with ISBN 9780201632729 and ISBN 0201632721.