Continuous Support in Labor
As we move though International Doula Month, we want to share some of the outcomes that doulas help create. According to Evidence Based Birth®, having continuous support in labor leads to:
- A 25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
- An 8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
- A 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
- A Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
- A 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score
- A 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
