Articles, Data & Statistics on Doula/Birth Support

Findings of Hodnett’s et al meta-analysis of 15 trials from N. America, Europe, and Africa(10)

Women cared for during labor by a birth doula, compared to those receiving usual care were


  • 26% less likely to give birth by cesarean section
  • 41% less likely to give birth with a vacuum extractor or forceps
  • 28% less likely to use any analgesia or anesthesia
  • 33% less likely to be dissatisfied or negatively rate their birth experience
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