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Marieke van Eijk, PhD
Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Washington
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Topics: Emerging Models and Innovations, Policy
During this virtual meeting our panel of experts answered audience questions about the birth doula workforce.
Topics: Education and Training, Emerging Models and Innovations, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
Research has shown evidence of doulas’ positive impacts on maternal health outcomes, particularly among underserved populations. Such research supports expanding access to doula services. However, health workforce-related barriers challenge the development of robust doula services in the US.
Topics: Emerging Models and Innovations, Policy
This article examines the work experiences, related stressors, and stress management strategies of individual community-based birth doulas.
Topics: Diversity, Emerging Models and Innovations, Health Workforce Models and Projections
This article examines various approaches to train, recruit, and employ doulas, as well as what system-level changes are needed to address health inequities in underserved communities and expand access to birth doula services.
