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Doulas and/or midwives could result in positive pregnancy and infant outcomes

By Hicbd
Thu Apr 23 2020 2:13 pm

"Continuous support during labor provided by doulas has been associated with improved outcomes for both birthing women and babies, including shorter delivery, fewer caesarean sections and complications, the use fewer medications and fetal extraction tools, less time in neonatal intensive care units, positive psychological benefits, more satisfying birth experiences, and increased breastfeeding."

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doula#Benefits_and_limitations
https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/
https://www.who.int/workforcealliance/media/news/2013/midwifecochrane/en/
https://www.wired.com/story/ruha-benjamin-pregnancy-black-maternal-mortality/

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Healthcare Global Poverty Women / Girl / Feminism Issues Child Development / Care Parenting Pregnancy / Prenatal Care Parenting Programs U.S. Poverty Maternal Health / Motherhood / Postpartum Care

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