NIAMH HART, DOULA
Belfast and surrounding area
As a new doula in Northern Ireland I am here to provide emotional, educational and physical support to families during pregnancy, labour and beyond.
Whether you’re about to become a new parent or are expanding your family I want to help you get off to the best start as you welcome new life into the world.
BENEFITS OF DOULA SUPPORT
There is good evidence that doula support improves the experience and birthing outcomes for both the birthing person and the baby (Doula UK).
Having doula support can mean:
Reduced risk of caesarean birth
Reduced risk of instrumental birth
Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth
Reduced rate of induction of labour
Shorter labour
Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience
Increased likelihood of successfully establishing breastfeeding and breastfeeding at 6 weeks
Lower incidence of postnatal depression
