News of a Cochrane review of the effects of continuous emotional support in labour. Also included in this article is research on the effects of early and prolonged skin to skin contact after birth.
Rosen, P. Supporting women in labor: analysis of different types of caregivers Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health Jan-Feb 2004, Vol 49(1), pp.24-31 Paper available from: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/467128