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A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

Personalized doula support does more than guide you through birth—it builds your confidence every step of the way.

With continuous, culturally sensitive care tailored just for you, many parents find their birth experience is calmer, more empowered, and leads to better outcomes.

Have you considered how a doula could nurture your confidence and care during this time?

A recent meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology examines the outcomes of water births for both mothers and newborns. The study provides valuable insights into the safety and benefits of this birthing method. For a comprehensive understanding of the findings, read the full article here:

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Water birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/nr7O50R9Nzi

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Breastfeeding and alcohol consumption: check these tips!

mothers and nursing parents often want to know what effect drinking alcohol could have on their babies.

Occasional drinking while breastfeeding has not been shown to have any negative effects on breastfeeding babies.

Understanding blood and milk alcohol levels
When you consume an alcoholic drink, the alcohol passes very quickly from your blood into your milk. Therefore the amount of alcohol in your blood is the same as the amount of alcohol in your milk. And as your blood alcohol level decreases so does your milk alcohol level.

The legal blood alcohol limit to drive in Canada is 0.08%. Every person is different but on average, a woman weighing 68 kg (150 lb) will have a blood alcohol level 0.01% one hour after consuming one drink, and 0% after 2 hours. This same average woman will have a blood alcohol level of 0.05% one hour after drinking two drinks, 0.03% after two hours, 0.02% after three hours and 0% after four hours.

One drink equals:

341 ml (12 oz) of beer with 5% alcohol
142 ml (5 oz) of wine with 12% alcohol
43 ml (1.5 oz) of spirits with 40% alcohol.

If your baby feeds when your blood alcohol level is 0.01%, your baby will be drinking milk with 0.01% alcohol. If your baby feeds when your blood alcohol level is 0.05%, your baby will be drinking milk with 0.05% alcohol. Those are both extremely small levels of alcohol. For example, plain apple juice contains 0.06-0.66% alcohol (depending on the brand).

For more information:
https://www.lllc.ca/alcohol-and-breastfeeding

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EN: Today, on International Doula Day, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for all the doulas in the community.

Your commitment to providing emotional, physical, and informational support to families is truly inspiring.
Your presence brings comfort, guidance, and autonomy to families around the world.

We value each and every one of you immensely and are grateful for the profound impact you make every day.

Happy International Doula Day to all doulas! 🌟



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PT: Hoje, no Dia Internacional da Doula, queremos reservar um momento para expressar a nossa profunda gratidão a todas as doulas da comunidade.

Seu compromisso em fornecer apoio emocional, físico e informativo às famílias é verdadeiramente inspirador.
Sua presença traz conforto, orientação e autonomia para famílias em todo o mundo.

Valorizamos imensamente cada um de vocês e somos gratos pelo profundo impacto que causam todos os dias.

Feliz Dia Internacional da Doula para todas as doulas! 🌟

EN: On this International Women's Day, we want to underscore the importance of respecting women's rights during childbirth, promoting the autonomy of pregnant individuals to make informed decisions about their health and childbirth, and raising awareness about issues related to maternal and neonatal health. It's crucial to emphasize the need for a woman-centered approach to childbirth care, one that respects each woman's choices, desires, and individual needs.
Moreover, we must acknowledge the hard work and dedication that women contribute to the obstetric field – doulas, midwives, obstetricians, obstetric nurses, and other healthcare professionals who support pregnant individuals throughout the perinatal period.
Every day, we strive as doulas, mothers, daughters, and women to advocate for a more humanized, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to childbirth care, placing women at the forefront and fostering a positive birthing experience for all.

PT: Neste Dia Internacional da Mulher, queremos ressaltar a importância de respeitar os direitos das mulheres durante o parto, promover a autonomia das gestantes para tomar decisões informadas sobre sua saúde e o parto, e conscientizar sobre questões relacionadas à saúde materna e neonatal. Destacamos a necessidade de uma abordagem centrada na mulher na assistência ao parto, que respeite as escolhas, desejos e necessidades individuais de cada mulher.
Além disso, é fundamental reconhecer o árduo trabalho e dedicação das mulheres no cenário obstétrico, incluindo doulas, parteiras, obstetrizes, enfermeiras obstetras e outros profissionais de saúde que cuidam das pessoas gestantes durante o período perinatal.
Como doulas, mães, filhas e mulheres, lutamos diariamente para fortalecer a advocacia por uma assistência ao parto mais humanizada, compassiva e baseada em evidências, que coloque as mulheres no centro do cuidado e promova uma experiência positiva de parto para todas.

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