Joyful Noise Doula Services

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Joyful Noise Doula Services

Providing doula services/labor support for pregnant women and their partners in the Triangle area give birth with neither caesarean nor vacuum nor forceps.

The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves". It is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of having a doula present. These include:

~50% reduction in cesarean sections
~25% decrease in the length of labor
~decrease in the use of oxytocin by 40%
~decrease of 60% in requests for an epidural

A recent Cochrane Review, "Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth", revealed numerous advantages in having a doula present during labor. "Women who received continuous labour support were more likely to give birth 'spontaneously', i.e. In addition, women were less likely to use pain medications, were more likely to be satisfied, and had slightly shorter labours. Their babies were less likely to have low 5-minute Apgar Scores. No adverse effects were identified. We conclude that all women should have continuous support during labour. Continuous support from a person who is present solely to provide support, is not a member of the woman's social network, is experienced in providing labour support, and has at least a modest amount of training, appears to be most beneficial." (http://summaries.cochrane.org/CD003766/continuous-support-for-women-during-childbirth)

"If a doula were a drug it would be unethical not to use it."
~Dr. Marshall Klaus

Please call, email, or message me if you are interested having a doula present at your birth, or if you have any other questions regarding the role of a doula.

04/27/2025

Perfect description of a doula 😂❤️

08/14/2022

08/06/2022

Breastfeeding is an act of love. It doesn’t matter whether you did it for 4 hours, 4 days, or 4 years. You deserve to be celebrated! You gave your baby a precious gift ❤️ How long did you breastfeed your baby?

08/02/2022

Those are words birth workers love to hear 😉

08/01/2022

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Share your favorite breastfeeding photos in the comments ❤️

This picture is of my third baby latching for the first time. It’s one of my favorites!

Photo credit: Raleigh Birth + Lifestyle Photography - Amanda Ditzel

02/04/2022

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11/01/2021

How’s Halloween recovery going? What did you (and your kids) dress up as? Feel free to post pictures in the comments ❤️

Address

Wake Forest, NC
27587

Telephone

+19196715141

Website

http://www.joyfulnoisedoula.com/

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