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Continuous support for women during childbirth
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2012 · Vol. 10 · pp. CD003766–CD003766
Ellen Hodnett✉(University of Toronto)Simon Gates(University of Warwick)G Justus Hofmeyr(University of Fort Hare)Carol Sakala(National Childbirth Trust)
Abstract
Continuous support during labour has clinically meaningful benefits for women and infants and no known harm. All women should have support throughout labour and birth.
Maternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMaternal and fetal healthcareMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumChildbirthMedicineSocial supportPregnancyNursingFamily medicinePsychology
MeSH terms
FemaleHumansLabor, ObstetricMidwiferyObstetric NursingPregnancyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicPerinatal CareDelivery, Obstetric
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