“Studies show that women’s feelings about their birth had more to do with having choices, than specific details about the birth itself. Women are also less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or suffer from birth trauma when presented with choices. Additionally, easier postpartum periods have been reported with supported birth. This is why we hear so much about the presence of doulas. It’s not only because doulas improve birth outcomes, but because they leave women feeling continuously comforted, acknowledged, and much more at ease during and after delivery.”
from Agape Birth Doula Services http://ift.tt/2gB7M5n