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Outcome Differences Using a T-Test
| Doula Supported | Not Doula Supported | Percent Reduction | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 50 | 50 | — | |
| Age | NS | |||
| Pitocin Was Used | 21 (42%) | 48 (96%) | 129% | .001 |
| Epidurals Were Used | 4 (8%) | 16 (32%) | 300% | NS |
| Mean Labor Length | 14.5 hrs. | 19.38 | 34% | NS |
| (+/−5.36) | (+/−7.3) | |||
| Cesarean Birth | 1 (2%) | 12 (24%) | 1100% | .003 |
