Studies show that women who were accompanied by continuous labour support, such as a doula:

• Are more likely to give birth spontaneously, without induction & intervention

• Are less likely to use pain medications

• Are less likely to have a Caesarean section

• Are less likely to have assisted deliveries with forceps or vacuum

• Are more likely to be satisfied with their birth experience 

• Have slightly shorter labours 

• Have greater breastfeeding outcomes

• Have increased self-esteem

• Suffer less postpartum depression

• Have babies that are less likely to have low five-minute Apgar scores