Author:
Mitchell Amanda W.,Sparks Joshua R.,Beyl Robbie A.,Altazan Abby D.,Barlow S. Ariel,Redman Leanne M.
Abstract
Doula care improves maternal care, yet barriers exist to incorporating doula care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate interest and barriers to doula care. Overall, 508 women, 26–35 years of age (54.5%), White/Caucasian (89.8%), and married (88.6%), completed this study. Most reported ≥1 previous birth (97.6%). Respondents would “feel comfortable” (73.2%) and “more confident” (54.9%) with doula care at birth, and 57.9% reported their provider would be supportive of doula care. Only 39.0% expressed benefits to doula care during pregnancy compared to 72.6% at birth and 68.1% during postpartum. Most would hire a doula if health insurance covered some of the costs. Despite the recognized benefits and support of doula care, cost-associated barriers exist to the incorporation of doula care.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Maternity and Midwifery,Obstetrics and Gynecology,Pediatrics,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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