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Perceptions of social support from pregnant and parenting teens using community-based doulas
1GINGER BREEDLOVE is Nurse Midwifery Education Program Director at the University of Kansas School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, and Director of Kansas Health Education Training Center.
Abstract:
Few studies have examined community-based doula care during the childbearing period. This descriptive study was designed to explore and describe the perceptions of disadvantaged pregnant and parenting teens (N = 24) who received support from culturally matched, community-based doulas. Their reported perceptions included enhanced knowledge about childbearing, support during childbirth, self-care, and early attachment to the newborn. Participants concurred that the community-based doula intervention had a positive impact on their supportive networks. This innovative model can supplement perinatal programs through utilization of culturally sensitive, community-based doulas that provide comprehensive relationship-based caring.
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