Why use a doula?

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

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

There are more research available on the Doula UK website.