Supporting Evidence for Doulas
Nicole Johnson CD(DONA)
Birthing Right Doula Services
Studies have shown that women supported by a Doula during labor have:
- 50% reduction in cesarean rate
- 25% shorter labor
- 60% reduction in epidural requests
- 40% reduction in oxytocin use
- 30% reduction in analgesia use
- 40% reduction in forceps delivery