“This work that we're doing is bigger than ourselves”: A qualitative study with community‐based birth doulas in the United States

ConclusionsCommunity-based doulas provide essential services and expertise which address inequities and systemic gaps in perinatal care. However, as they work to improve perinatal health, doulas themselves are providing equity work amidst an inequitable system and with insufficient political or financial support. Increased compensation and systemic support which acknowledges the breadth of services provided is needed to strengthen and sustain this critical part of the perinatal workforce.

Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - July 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Paula M. Kett, Marieke S. van Eijk, Grace A. Guenther, Susan M. Skillman Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research