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Canada
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In Canada, birth doulas are widely recognized and provide support during childbirth.
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Sweden
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In Sweden, birth doulas receive government support and are integrated into the healthcare system.
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China
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In China, the practice of using a birth doula is not widespread, as childbirth is traditionally supported by family and healthcare professionals.
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France
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Birth doulas are gaining recognition in France but are still not as commonly accepted as in English-speaking North American countries.
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Germany
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In Germany, birth doulas are gaining recognition but are still not as widely accepted as in English-speaking North American countries.
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Ghana
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In Ghana, the utilization of birth doulas varies between urban and rural areas, with urban areas showing some adoption and rural areas relying more on traditional birth practices.
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Home birth cultures
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Birth doulas are commonly utilized in home birth cultures to provide emotional and physical support during childbirth.
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Kenya
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In Kenya, the concept of a birth doula is not traditionally part of childbirth practices, with the emphasis on family and community support.
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Nigeria
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In Nigeria, birth doulas are not traditionally used, as childbirth is supported by the family and community instead.
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Norway
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In Norway, birth doulas are gaining recognition and support within the healthcare system.
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South Africa
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In South Africa, the adoption of birth doula support varies between urban and rural settings.
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South Korea
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In South Korea, the concept of a birth doula is less common and less widely recognized, with less emphasis on external support during childbirth.
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Sri Lanka
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In Sri Lanka, birth doulas are not a widely accepted practice, as traditional childbirth is typically supported by female family members and midwives.
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Vietnam
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In Vietnam, the practice of using birth doulas is not common, as childbirth is traditionally supported by the family and healthcare professionals.
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