Recent controlled trials with the presence of a Labor Assistant result in:

• 50% decrease in cesarean sections
• 25%decrease in length of labor
• 30% decrease in use of forceps
• 40% decrease in use of oxytocin
• 60%decrease in use of epidurals
• 30% decrease in use of pain medications (narcotics)

Training through the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators