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Doula UK Survey Shows Doulas Have Significant Impact on Birth and Breastfeeding

The results of our new survey, gathering data from 105 doulas and their 1,106 birth clients, was released today ahead of  World Doula Week, which begins on Thursday 22nd March 2012. . . . read more

World Doula Week - 22nd - 28th March 2012

Doula UK is proud to celebrate World Doula Week!

Running from 22-28 March this is a chance to learn more about doulas, get involved in activities across the country and shine the spotlight on the work we do and the amazing families our doulas support. We'll keep you updated on the events our doulas are running and look forward to sharing stories, information and more with you over the coming weeks. . . . read more

01/05/2012 Study Day - The Oxytocin Factor: Tapping the Hormone of Calm, Love and Healing

In recent years there have been exciting scientific discoveries about a hormone whose amazing role in the human body has long been neglected. Oxytocin is the powerful hormone involved in bonding, sex, and childbirth, as well as in relaxation and feelings of calm. It is the mirror image of the stress hormone adrenaline, which triggers the 'fight or flight' systems in the body. Much has been written about the latter, but the many-sided importance of oxytocin is at this point known only to those working in obstetrics and physiology and to some psychiatrists. . . . read more

Doula on Sky News: Homebirth

Doula UK member Rebecca Schiller appeared as a guest on Sky News on Friday 25th November to discuss the findings of the recent Birthplace study in regards to homebirth. Below is a clip of her appearance. Great job, Rebecca! 

 

This wasn't the first time we've had a member appear on a major news channel to discuss birth. Below is a clip from 2009, in which Bridget Baker spoke on Channel 4 news. . . . read more

Birthplace study

The Birthplace study, which is a large piece of UK-based research on the relationship between planned place of birth and outcome, was released on Friday 25th November 2011. The findings are summarised here. If you'd like to read the entire series or reports, click here. 

Updated review clarifies benefits of continuous labour support

A study has confirmed what doulas have always known -  that continuous support in labour has many benefits for maternal health and newborns and has also demonstrated that this support is most effective when provided by someone - like a doula -  who is not part of the woman's network or from hospital staff. You can see more on the Childbirth Connections website.

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