Recent Studies Indicate That Birth Doulas:
- Decrease the overall cesarean rate by 50%
- Decrease the length of labor by 25%
- Decrease oxytocin (pitocin) used by 40%
- Decrease request for pain medication by 30%
- Decrease the need for forceps by 40%
- Decrease requests for epidural anesthesia by 60%
- Help fathers participate with confidence
- Increase success in breastfeeding
