• Reduced the overall cesarean rate by 50%
• Reduced the length of labor by 25%
• Reduced oxytocin use by 40%
• Reduced the use of pain medication by 30%
• Reduced forceps deliveries by 40%
• Reduced requests for epidurals by 60%
• Reduced incidences of maternal fever
• Reduced the number of days spent in NICU
• Resulted in higher rates of breastfeeding
• Resulted in higher rates of maternal confidence
• Resulted in decreased rates of postpartum depression
• Resulted in a higher level of maternal satisfaction with partner

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