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BENEFITS FOR MOM...

.  greater satisfaction with their births

.  more positive assessments of their
   babies

.  less postpartum depression

.  more confidence in themselves

.  less unnecessary interventions
   during labor & delivery

.  decreases your risk of episotomy
TESTIMONIALS ...

When labor started, I felt very well prepared.  I had no surprises and felt I was in control.  Heather made it easy for me to make the decisions required to have the best birth experience possible.  I was also glad she was there to take some of the burden off of my husband.

Brenda Perry (Mother to Ethan, Phila. Pa)
Other important benefits are...

.  50% reduction in cesarean sections

.  25% shorter labor

.  60% reduction in epidural requests

.  40% reduction in oxytocin use

.  30% reduction in analgesia use

.  40% reduction in forceps delivery

-Klaus, Kennell, and Klaus ~ Mothering the Mother 1993
For more information, please contact me at SpecialDeliver-Ease@comcast.net or (215) 672-6031















Heather was such a support through my pregnancy & delivery!  She answered so many questions and made a very trying time MUCH easier.  My husband Ken and I both feel having her with us was very comforting.  Heather is a very special person and she is definately doing a wonderful job!
Jeannine Orlando, Ivyland PA.



























.  women who are interested in
   increasing their chances for a
   VBAC delivery experience greater
   success rates with a Birth Doula in
   attendance.
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