Problem

Birth comfort, which has become an important concept in the birth process, can be achieved by providing effective, continuous care and support during birth.

What is Already Known

Support on birth, pregnant women’s enjoying high birth satisfaction enables them to have positive feelings about the birth process and increases their sense of confidence for future births.

What this Paper Adds

These results indicate the positive effect of companion support on birth experience. Inclusion of companions during the birth process can increase pregnant women’s birth comfort and satisfaction levels. Hospitals should develop flexible policies regarding pregnant women’s requests for having companions during the birth process.