The Clinical Characteristics Analysis of Midwives' Continuous Encouragement and Support during Labor in Primiparas

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of personalized doula support provided by midwives during labor in first-time mothers. A total of 40 primiparas who gave birth at Gêrzê County People's Hospital between July 2023 and July 2024 were selected as the research subjects. They were randomly divided into two groups of 20. The control group received standard labor interventions, while the observation group was additionally provided with continuous encouragement and support throughout labor. The two groups were compared in terms of delivery methods, labor duration, childbirth self-efficacy, markers of inflammation and stress, and maternal and neonatal outcomes. The observation group had a significantly higher vaginal delivery rate than the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the duration of the first, second, and third stages of labor was significantly shorter in the observation group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The overall incidence of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes was also significantly lower in the observation group (P < 0.05). Continuous encouragement and support from midwives during labor have notable benefits for primiparas and are recommended for wider implementation.