Benefits of a Doula:
personal physical, emotional, and informational support
evidence-based information and advocacy
continuous support during labor when medical staff has to come and go
support for your birth team
more information:
The 2023 c-section rate is at 32.4% in the U.S. The WHO recommends 10-15% c-section rate. https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/c-section-rate-high-why-risks