A mixed methods economic analysis of doula-service enhanced maternity care as compared with standard maternity care

BACKGROUND: In the United States, racial and income disparities in maternity care outcomes are large and persistent. Research demonstrates that community doulas (specialized community health workers for pregnant, birthing and postpartum people) can improve maternal and infant outcomes. Despite thi...

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Main Author: Mottl-Santiago, Julie
Other Authors: Declercq, Eugene R.
Language:en_US
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/41455