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Doula Services and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review
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 services and the experiences and outcomes of those who used the services. Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed studies conducted in the United States and published between 2010 and 2022 that specified use of doulas and assessed maternal experiences and outcomes. Articles were accessed through PubMed, Google Scholar, and PsycInfo.
Results:
Nineteen articles met the criteria and were included in the review. Findings across eligible articles included qualitative analyses related to psychosocial aspects of experience and quantitative findings on birth experience, complications, breastfeeding initiation, and emotional health.
Discussion:
Findings suggest having doula support can improve experiences and outcomes. However, further implementation and evaluation is needed as well as greater access to doula services among the childbearing population who are historically marginalized and minoritized.
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