"Thank you so much for being with us during our labor.  Your constant presence and encouragement were invaluable.  I think you were the best baby gift" M. Y manassas

Whether you are researching natural childbirth classes such as Lamaze, Birthing from Within or Bradley... or if you are looking to compare Hypnobirthing, Hypbirth or Hypnobabies. My classes can help you achieve a peaceful, joyful birth! Whether you are planning a home,hospital or Birth Center  birth,  Marilyn Alger is there to help.

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 Women supported by a doula during labor require fewer interventions and have higher rates of breastfeeding than women without a doula.

•  26% less likely to give birth by cesarean section

•   41% less likely to give birth with a vacuum extractor or forceps

•   28% less likely to use any analgesia or anesthesia

•   33% less likely to be dissatisfied or negatively rate their birth experience

Women with doula support generally experience the following postpartum:

• Lower rates of infection and fever
• Lower reported rates of postpartum depression or anxiety
• Higher breastfeeding success rate
• Greater sensitivity to and awareness of her newborn baby

Statistics from Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G J, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.