Benefits of a Doula

• 26% less likely to give birth by cesarean section
• 42% less likely to give birth with vacuum extraction or forceps
• 26% less likely to use any pain medications
• 33% less likely to be dissatisfied with the birth experience.

Check out Best Evidence:Labor Support for more details and links to the actual studies.

Factors that most contribute to women's satisfaction in childbirth:

• having good support from caregivers
• having a high-quality relationship with caregivers
• being involved in decision-making about care
• having better-than-expected experiences, or having high expectations

Christy Shields, CLD

Niceville, FL

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