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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Evidence-Based Birth Practices

Background:

  • Cesarean delivery rates have been rising globally.
  • The role of continuous labor support, such as doulas, is an area of ongoing research.
  • Previous studies suggest potential benefits of doula support, but comprehensive systematic reviews are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and estimate the association between intrapartum doula support and cesarean delivery rates.
  • To compare doula support with standard obstetric care in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.
  • To examine secondary outcomes including operative vaginal delivery, Apgar scores, and regional anesthesia use.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of RCTs and observational studies was conducted, searching major databases up to August 2024.
  • Eighteen studies (2,497 in RCTs, 365,165 in observational studies) were included in the final analysis.
  • Random-effects models were used to pool data, with heterogeneity assessed using Cochran Q and I2 statistics.

Main Results:

  • Intrapartum doula support was associated with a significantly lower rate of cesarean delivery compared to standard care in RCTs (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.53-0.95).
  • Doula support also reduced operative vaginal delivery rates (RR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44-0.94) but did not significantly impact low 5-minute Apgar scores or regional anesthesia use.
  • Significant heterogeneity (I2=60.1%) and borderline evidence of publication bias were noted for cesarean delivery rates.

Conclusions:

  • Intrapartum doula support is associated with reduced cesarean delivery rates.
  • Findings were consistent across study types and in high-quality studies, supporting the benefits of doula care.
  • Further research may be needed to address heterogeneity and potential publication bias.