Doulas for childbearing women.

MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs

Jessica Ahlemeyer, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Jessica Ahlemeyer was a student completing her BSN at Saint Louis University when this paper was written. She is currently a Labor Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH. Suzanne Mahon is a Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO.

Published: August 2016

Doulas are sometimes sought to provide support to women during childbirth. Communication between nurses and doulas is essential to work together effectively and promote the best outcomes for the mother and baby. An understanding of the training and certification of doulas and potential roles and benefits of a doula-assisted birth can be the foundation for developing strategies to improve communication and collaboration between doulas and nurses.

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