Satisfaction in Birth Experience among Women with Doula Delivery Support: A Correlational-Comparative Study

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and benefits of doula services by comparing satisfaction with the childbirth experience between women who received doula support and those who did not. Methods: A correlational comparative research design with a quantitative approach was utilized. Purposive sampling was used to gather participants. The collected data were analyzed using MS Excel and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Statistical methods included the Mean, Pearson correlation, and Wilcoxon test. In this study, an online survey questionnaire was disseminated in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Results: Findings showed that expectant mothers who received doula support reported high satisfaction across various domains, whereas those without doula support had lower satisfaction during childbirth. Conclusion: The results suggest that doula support is important for expectant mothers, as it helps to reduce stress and anxiety during labor and delivery. Integrating doula support into maternity care can enhance the childbirth experience, leading to higher satisfaction and improved outcomes.