https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:36:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula-statistics#post-781172 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:33 +0000 blackbird 781172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are a few i remember seeing:<br /> 50% fewer Cesarean Sections<br /> 25% shorter labors (this was key for me, lol!)<br /> 40% less use of pitocin<br /> 30% less use of narcotics<br /> 30% less use of forceps<br /> 60% fewer requests for epidurals<br /> Improved breastfeeding and bonding<br /> More satisfaction with the birth process</p> <p><a href="http://www.wellpregnancy.com/labor-doula-trainings/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wellpregnancy.com/labor-doula-trainings/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula-statistics#post-781169 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:00 +0000 MrsBrewer 781169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I find this very interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doula-statistics#post-781164 Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:26 +0000 Boheme 781164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone read any studies or seen statistics on improved outcomes when a doula is present during labor and delivery? DH is totally on board with our doula, but he also wanted to read some studies or statistics! He likes to be able to back up our decisions with facts when he talks to MIL and FIL. </p>