Objective: To document the logistical feasibility of a doula program for pregnant incarcerated women and to assess doulas' perceptions of their achievements.
Design And Sample: Six doulas provided written case notes ("birth stories") about their experiences with 18 pregnant women in one Midwestern state prison.
Measures: The birth stories were analyzed by two coders to identify major themes related to doulas' perceptions about providing support to incarcerated women.