Evidence and articles on the benefits of doula support.
“Birth isn’t something we suffer, but something we actively do and exult in.” ~Sheila Kitzinger
Cochrane Community
Cochrane is a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and people interested in health.
ProPublica
ProPublica is an American nonprofit organization based in New York City. It is a nonprofit newsroom that aims to produce investigative journalism in the public interest.
New York City Launces Initiative to Eliminate Racial Disparities in Maternal Death (2018)
How Hospitals Are Failing Black Mothers(2017)
A Larger Role for Midwives Could Improve Deficient U.S. Care for Mothers and Babies (2018)
American Pregnancy Association
The American Pregnancy Association is a non-profit organization that promotes pregnancy wellness and increases the awareness of pregnancy needs
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine founded in 1933.
The Truth About Doulas: They Aren’t Just For Rich People
Evidence Based Birth
Putting current evidence-based information into the hands of communities, so they can make empowered choices.
March of Dimes
March of Dimes is a United States nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. According to its website, “We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that.”
MARCH OF DIMES POSITION STATEMENT: DOULAS AND BIRTH OUTCOMES
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials represents the public health agencies of all 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, the five U.S. territories, and the three freely associated states.
State Policy Approaches to Incorporating Doula Services into Maternal Care
Huffpost Parents
HuffPost is an American news and opinion website and blog, with localized and international editions.
How Doulas Have A Huge, Positive Impact On C-Section Rates (2014)
Midwifery Today
Current midwifery publication focusing on practice, birth, etc.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG is a nonprofit organization of women’s health care physicians advocating highest standards of practice, continuing member education and public
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families.
CM&F
CM&F specializes in medical malpractice insurance for professionals and businesses.
The NCBI
The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research.
NPR
National Public Radio is an American privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization based in Washington, D.C.
Doula Support For Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs (listen)
Doulas: Exploring a Tradition of Support
Parents
Expert advice about pregnancy, your life, and family time from the editors of Parents magazine.
“The first cry of a newborn baby in Chicago or Zamboanga, in Amsterdam or Rangoon, has the same pitch and key, each saying, “I am! I have come through! I belong!” ~Carl Sandburg