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International Doula Month 2022

May is International Doula Month

May is International doula Month

The goal of International Doula Month is to showcase the impact that doulas around the world have on the social, emotional, physiological, and psychological health of a family dyad during the perinatal period. The perinatal period includes everything from conception to postpartum.

Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide families with continuous hands-on, informational, and emotional support throughout the perinatal period.

Benefits of the presence of a birth doula during pregnancy & birth:

  • More likely to have a positive birth experience
  • Reduced rate of cesarean birth
  • Reduced pain medication use
  • Reduced need for Pitocin 

Benefits of the presence of a postpartum doula after delivery:

  • Increases breastfeeding initiation & continuation
  • Can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders
  • Increases new parents’ confidence in the care of their newborn
  • An increase in timely & quality referrals leads to rises in positive outcomes for families

Throughout history, women have supported new mothers in their communities. In today’s society of scattered friends & families, doulas fill the vital role of support for the families birthing the next generation.

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Young Little Gift’s Perinatal Services

Hi! I’m Abryana, founder of Young Little Gift’s.
Young Little Gift’s provides lactation education, meal preparation, birth, & postpartum doula support to San Diego & south Orange County families.
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