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If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it! –John H. Kennell, MD Colleen's Statistics As of February 20, 2010 I have attended 44 births with the following statistics.
- 4 Cesarean Sections (9%), as compared to the national average of 31.1%.*
- 31% of my mothers received pain medications. The national average is 86%.*
- 18% pitocin usage (for augmentation, not induction), as compared to national averages of over 85%.
- 16% get episiotomies, compared to national rates of over 70%.
- 68% natural, unmedicated deliveries.
- 100% happy parents!
*Statistics taken from most recent (2007) CDC report on Maternal and Infant health care reports.
I can be reached at DivaDoula@gmail.com or at 708-351-0935. I strive to return calls within a few hours, but please be patient. I give my laboring moms all the time they need, and will return your call or email as soon as I can. |
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