Top 10 Reasons You Should Get a Doula
One of my biggest regrets from my first pregnancy is that I did not get a doula. I remember hearing about doulas once or twice, but I thought, "No, that's dumb. I don't need a doula." I delivered my first, and it went well, and I went on my way. In between pregnancies, my 6-month pregnant friend Anneliese came to me and just raved about her doula. Flash forward a few months, she delivers her sweet baby Ethan, and it is her smoothest delivery yet. She had 2 kids before Ethan, but she couldn't help but share about her good experience. A couple of months later, I find out I'm pregnant again. I tell Anneliese, and the first thing she says is, "You seriously HAVE to get a doula this time. Just try it out." So, I get a doula and now here I am. I'm here to tell you the 10 reasons you should get a doula. Spoiler alert: it is the best decision I have ever made. 1. Increased success rate of delivery When I first heard about doulas, I thought they might be...