Barriers and Bridges: Black Doulas' Experiences in Healthcare Setting
Despite systemic barriers, Black doulas play a vital role in supporting Black families and addressing inequities. Recommendations include implementing doula-friendly policies, addressing bias, fostering an inclusive environment in healthcare facilities, and enhancing the integration of culturally concordant doula support to improve outcomes for Black birthing people.
Authors
- Sydnie Carraher
- Ann Anderson‐Berry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8496-2543)
- Kara Foster
- Shannon Maloney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6357-5686)
- Izziah Thabath
Institutions
- Nebraska Medical Center (US)
- Chicago Department of Public Health (US)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Birth
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.70034
- Primary Topic
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention