Evaluation of a Shift Model Doula Program During Labor and Birth at a Large Volume, Safety‐Net Teaching Hospital
Doula care provided through a shift-based hospital model was associated with a decreased cesarean birth rate despite increased labor complications, induction of labor, and oxytocin use. These findings suggest that even intermittent doula support may improve outcomes. Additional studies are warranted to further evaluate the impact of shift-based doula care models on perinatal outcomes.
Authors
- Abigail Steiner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5614-9216)
- Stefka Fabbri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1589-9410)
- Laura Podewils
- Phoebe Montgomery
Institutions
- Colorado School of Public Health (US)
- Denver Health Medical Center (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Midwifery & Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.70074
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00