Saudi womens acceptance and attitudes towards companion support during labor: should we implement an antenatal awareness program?

Background And Objectives: Despite the known benefits of support during chilbirth, most hospitals in Saudi Arabia do not allow a companion during labor. This can be due to cultural beliefs among pregnant Saudi women. The aims of this study are to describe Saudi women's preferences towards supportive companions during labor and to explore their attitudes and knowledge about the importance of support during childbirth.