Carson Meyer Instagram – Did you know that the benefits of having doula support are evidence based? Studies have shown that continuous birth support leads to better birth outcomes, shorter labors, greater maternal satisfaction, lower rates of cesarean and decreased use of pitocin and pain medications. Dr Kennell, a pediatrician, once said that the evidence of doula support is so positive that, “If doulas were a drug it would be unethical not to offer it” Similar benefits are reported for those who are informed on their physiological birthing powers and birth choices. A 2012 study showed that taking a childbirth education class led to higher rates of vaginal birth and lower use of pain medication. Knowledge is power. Feeling empowered in your sovereignty, choices and inner wisdom is imperative to the emotional and physical health of mothers. ✨Link in bio to join Growing Together my 12 week birth prep course and prenatal circle ** A very important excerpt from the study… “Childbirth education classes [offered by hospitals] in the United States use various methods to “socialize women to comply with hospital routines and expectations” and may fulfill institutional rather than individual needs (Armstrong, 2000, p. 583). [Independent] Childbirth educators can counteract this trend by facilitating informed choice for childbearing women by providing childbirth curricula that are focused on current evidence, on the physiology and normality of birth, and on medical indications, risks, and benefits associated with obstetric interventions.”