Women supporting women : the role of doulas in South African birth stories

The medical and psychological benefits of birth companions, or doulas have been well documented over the last thirty years. This qualitative investigation provides, through the textured accounts of doulas and doula clients, insight into the nature of doula support.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abramovitz, Carly
Other Authors: Foster, Don
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10014