Emotional and Spiritual Support
Companion presence reduced loneliness and increased confidence during childbirth. Companions supported women through prayer, encouragement, comforting touch, advice, and reassurance about vaginal birth. Continuous companions provided emoti…
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Companion presence reduced loneliness and increased confidence during childbirth. Companions supported women through prayer, encouragement, comforting touch, advice, and reassurance about vaginal birth. Continuous companions provided emotional and spiritual benefits more often than companions who were present only in early labour. Faith and prayer were central coping strategies for some women during pregnancy and birth.