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“ Each individual woman’s body demands to be accepted on its own terms. “ -Gloria Steinem We do not fear facts, but doubts and uncertainties.
" It is impossible to protect women from the fear of childbirth if they are ignorant of the truth. Our most tremulous apprehensions arise from anxieties lest the worst may happen. Rumor is more terrifying than assault, ignorance more nerve-racking than knowledge, however bad reality may be. "
``Grantly Dick Read M.A., M.D.``
05/28/2026
A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.
Key Maternal Outcomes:
More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.
Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.
Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes
Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.
Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.
In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).
Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/
05/24/2026
Lisa is opening her schedule again for new clients in June and July! Book your Breathing Behaviour Analysis now!!
Limited spots available.
10 to be exact.
Breathing shapes birth.
And it’s a skill you can learn to support.
We’re excited to share that Lisa will be hosting
Breathing Science for Birth Professionals this June and November.
A one-day professional training for birth workers on the psychophysiology of breathing through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
Link in bio!
Breathing shapes birth.
And it’s a skill you can learn to support.
We’re excited to share that Lisa will be hosting
Breathing Science for Birth Professionals this June.
A one-day professional training for birth workers on the psychophysiology of breathing through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
Link in bio!
05/20/2026
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