Helping Adolescent & Adult Pregnant & Parenting Young women
*Project HAPPY Maternity Care Services provides compassionate/non-judgmental support and education services to all pregnant people with no regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Under special circumstances and when eligible, Project HAPPY Maternity Care Services will provide Doula care to those who may not be able to have the education and support provided by an organization like this if we did not exist. The heart of Project HAPPY Maternity Care Services is for all families that choose to have us support them through their pregnancy journey feel empowered to experience pregnancy and birth without fear, judgement, or ridicule.
What is a Doula?
A Doula is someone who supports pregnant people during pregnancy, labor and birth, and post-partum. A Doula is a trained and experienced pregnancy and birth support professional. Their job is to support the pregnant person by providing education, physical and emotional comfort.
Benefits of Having a Doula....
31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience (Res: Evidence Based Birth)