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What effects does the presence of a doula have on babies?

April 26, 2017babies doula presence

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What effects does the presence of a doula have on babies?

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• Studies have shown that babies born with doulas present tend to have shorter hospital stays with fewer admissions to special care nurseries, breastfeed more easily and have more affectionate mothers in the postpartum period. Improved Breastfeeding With doula support, fathers tend to stay more involved with their partner rather than pull away in times of stress.

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Studies have shown that babies born with doulas present tend to have shorter hospital stays with fewer admissions to special care nurseries, breastfeed more easily and have more affectionate mothers in the postpartum period.