McGrath 1999.

Methods	Randomised controlled trial to compare the effects of epidural analgesia and continuous doula support. 531 low risk primigravidas randomised
Participants	Low‐risk primigravidas
Interventions	Intervention: continuous doula support with narcotic and/or epidural analgesia given when necessary. Control: narcotic medication followed by epidural analgesia if necessary (the hospital's standard protocol for pain relief)
Outcomes	Epidural analgesia, narcotic, pitocin, maternal fever, forceps/vacuum delivery, caesarean section
Notes	Awaiting additional information