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Doula Care: A Review of Outcomes and Impact on Birth Experience.
Ramey-Collier K, Jackson M, Malloy A, McMillan C, Scraders-Pyatt A, Wheeler SM. Ramey-Collier K, et al. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2023 Feb;78(2):124-127. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000001103. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2023. PMID: 36786720 Free article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: This article reviews doulas' scope of practice, perinatal outcomes associated with doula-assisted care, and their impact on alleviating racial disparities in maternal-infant outcomes. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A literature search using the search engine PubMe …
OBJECTIVE: This article reviews doulas' scope of practice, perinatal outcomes associated with doula-assisted care, and their i …
Doula Services and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review.
Saigh J, Roche L, Longacre ML. Saigh J, et al. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2024 Mar-Apr 01;49(2):101-106. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000986. Epub 2024 Feb 26. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2024. PMID: 38403908
BACKGROUND: Doulas offer support and advice to some women during the childbirth process, however access to doula care is not available to all due to availability and cost. METHODS: This scoping review synthesizes literature related to the use of doula service …
BACKGROUND: Doulas offer support and advice to some women during the childbirth process, however access to doula care is not a …
Intrapartum Doula Support and Cesarean Delivery Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Dias Y, Achebe NE, Doering MM, Montiel C, Paul R, Lawlor M, Malloy AT, McMillian C, Frazier T, Standard V, Haley S, Urrutia R, Tang JH, Slaughter-Acey J, Frolova A, Raghuraman N, Kelly JC, Carter EB. Dias Y, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2025 May 22;146(1):73-84. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005937. Obstet Gynecol. 2025. PMID: 40403310 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between doula support and cesarean delivery compared with standard of care. DATA SOURCES: We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing in-person intrapartum doula s …
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between doula support and cesarean delivery compared with standard of care. DATA SOURCES: We c …
Doula Support and Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
Heuberger A, Ramos G, Weerasuriya W, Barrientos N, Applequist J, Louis-Jacques AF. Heuberger A, et al. Breastfeed Med. 2025 Oct;20(10):685-706. doi: 10.1177/15568253251367430. Epub 2025 Aug 27. Breastfeed Med. 2025. PMID: 40857754
While current literature indicates a positive association between doula support and breastfeeding, the specific breastfeeding outcomes impacted by doulas remain unclear. ...Increased breastfeeding education in doula training and greater inclusion and awarenes …
While current literature indicates a positive association between doula support and breastfeeding, the specific breastfeeding outcome …
A Doula's Presence.
Haley S. Haley S. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Feb 1;143(2):173-174. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005490. Obstet Gynecol. 2024. PMID: 38237161 No abstract available.
Doula Support and Pregnancy-Related Complications and Death Among Childbearing Women in the United States: A Scoping Review.
Crawford AD, Carder EC, Lopez E, McGlothen-Bell K. Crawford AD, et al. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2024 Jan-Feb;69(1):118-126. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13543. Epub 2023 Jul 24. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2024. PMID: 37486606
INTRODUCTION: The potential benefits of perinatal doula support are many; however, doulas are underutilized, which may heighten pregnancy-related complications. ...DISCUSSION: The literature has addressed the benefits of perinatal doula support, but studies w …
INTRODUCTION: The potential benefits of perinatal doula support are many; however, doulas are underutilized, which may heighte …
United States Doula Programs and Their Outcomes: A Scoping Review to Inform State-Level Policies.
Alvarado G, Schultz D, Malika N, Reed N. Alvarado G, et al. Womens Health Issues. 2024 Jul-Aug;34(4):350-360. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2024.03.001. Epub 2024 May 9. Womens Health Issues. 2024. PMID: 38724343 Free article.
With emerging evidence on the promise of doula care, states are including doula care under their Medicaid programs. METHODS: We conducted a scoping review across four academic databases and gray literature published between January 1, 2012, and March 10, 2022, to de …
With emerging evidence on the promise of doula care, states are including doula care under their Medicaid programs. METHODS: W …
Evidence and guidelines for trauma-informed doula care.
Mosley EA, Lanning RK. Mosley EA, et al. Midwifery. 2020 Apr;83:102643. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102643. Epub 2020 Jan 23. Midwifery. 2020. PMID: 32014617 Review.
OBJECTIVE: Trauma and trauma-related health conditions are common during pregnancy, but there is little evidence and guidance on how doulas (trained lay birth assistants) can provide trauma-informed care. The purpose of this narrative review is to critique and synthesize t …
OBJECTIVE: Trauma and trauma-related health conditions are common during pregnancy, but there is little evidence and guidance on how doul …
The Doula Model in American Health Care in the 21st Century: A Narrative Literature Review.
Lentz J. Lentz J. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2023 Feb 1;25(1):18-23. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000913. Epub 2022 Sep 27. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2023. PMID: 36162096 Review.
The doula model has been used in American health care for the past 50 years. The model dates back to biblical times-a woman who serves-the model that has passed the test of time. ...With the turn of the 21st century, providing greater comfort to the dying became the focus. …
The doula model has been used in American health care for the past 50 years. The model dates back to biblical times-a woman who serve …
Medicaid Reimbursement for Doula Care: Policy Considerations From a Scoping Review.
Safon CB, McCloskey L, Gordon SH, Cole MB, Clark J. Safon CB, et al. Med Care Res Rev. 2024 Aug;81(4):311-326. doi: 10.1177/10775587231215221. Epub 2023 Dec 20. Med Care Res Rev. 2024. PMID: 38124279
Evidence suggests that perinatal doula care can support maternal health and reduce racial inequities among low-income pregnant and postpartum people, prompting growing interest by state Medicaid agencies to reimburse for doula services. ...A primary policy considera …
Evidence suggests that perinatal doula care can support maternal health and reduce racial inequities among low-income pregnant and po …
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