Of course insurance companies would pay for the use of this technology because in the end it would be cost effective. It would benefit women, babies, hospitals and the insurance industry.
Medical research shows the positive effect of labor support doulas in the birth setting.
Eleven controlled trials have demonstrated the benefits listed above, in addition to a greater satisfaction with childbirth for the mothers, a more positive assessment of their babies and less postpartum depression. Babies born with a doula present have shorter hospital stays and fewer admissions to special care nurseries. They breastfeed more easily and their mothers are more affectionate in the postpartum period. The enclosed literature cites and summarizes the relevant studies. The word doula comes from ancient Greek and now refers to a trained, experienced woman who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and after childbirth.