I chose the name Terra Firma based on the Latin words that mean solid ground. While pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful experiences, the anticipation often leaves us anxious and uncertain. As your Childbirth Doula I enhance your inner strength, wisdom and beauty to empower you through your childbirth process and into your journey of motherhood.
*Hodnett E, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth.
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Studies have shown that the continuous support of a Childbirth Doula greatly impacts the outcome of childbirth. Women who have a Childbirth Doula
present are:
less likely to give birth by cesarean section
less likely to use analgesia or anesthesia
less likely to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps
less likely to have postpartum depression and anxiety
more likely to have greater satisfaction with their birth experience
more likely to have better maternal-infant interaction
more likely to have enhanced breastfeeding
