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Doulas

Doulas decrease
the number of cesareans by 50%
length of labor by 25%
Pitocin use by 40%
use of narcotics by 30%
requests for epidurals by 60%
the need for froceps/vaccum extractor by 40%
the number of neonatl problems and the incidence of postpartum depression
Doulas increase
the level of maternal satisfaction with her birth experience
the partner`s confidence and participation level
the number of mothers breastfeeding their babies
the rate of successful breastfeeding at 3 months
the intensity of mother/infant bonding
maternal self-esteem

Kennell, John,M.D., et al. "Continous Emotional Support During Labor in a US Hospital," Journal of the American Medical Association 265:17, May,1,1991

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