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Benefits of doula support

39%

decrease risk in cesarean

15%

increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth

10%

decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

31%

decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

38%

decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score

41 minutes

Shorter labors on average

Source: 

Evidence on: Doulas

Updated on May 4, 2019 by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN.

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