Every birth journey deserves thoughtful, compassionate care. At Cherished Bonds, our trained birth and postpartum doulas provide evidence-based support designed to help families feel informed, confident, and supported during pregnancy, labor, and the early weeks after birth.
Why Use a Doula?
Doula birth statistics show that doula care can reduce the risk of cesarean section and postpartum depression, and shorten the length of labor. Doulas can also help reduce the use of oxytocin and epidurals.
Cesarean section
Women who received doula care had a 52.9% lower chance of having a cesarean deliveryDoulas working with midwives consistently reduced the odds of cesarean delivery
Postpartum depression
Women who received doula care had a 57.5% lower chance of developing postpartum depression or anxiety
Labor length
Studies have shown that doulas can shorten the length of labor by 25%
Oxytocin and epidurals
Studies have shown that doulas can reduce the use of oxytocin by 40% and epidurals by 60%
Stress and anxiety
Doulas can provide physical and emotional support to reduce stress and anxiety during labor
Ways Our Doulas Support Families
Birth Doula
Our DONA Certified birth doulas are here to provide you with physical, emotional, and information support before, during, and after your birth. A doula can help you implement your birth plan, maintain a calm environment in the birthing space, communicate with unwanted visitors, and much more.
Postpartum Doula
Our Postpartum Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support to new parents and their families during the postpartum period, focusing on helping them adjust to life with a newborn by assisting with baby care, maternal recovery, and overall well-being through the transition into parenthood.
Lactation Support
All doulas at Cherished Bonds are educated in providing in-person and virtual lactation support to their clients. They can help with education, positioning, and latching, and can also help identify and address concerns with breastfeeding.
Childbirth and Newborn Education
Our compassionate and knowledgable doulas are trained in childbirth and newborn education. They provide information and resources to help clients create a birth plan, assist with latching, and providing support in the 4th trimester for the birthing person and their partner.
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Currently accepted insurance plans: Medi-Cal
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