Research on doula support

Research papers

This is a selection of research papers and articles published on doula support. 

Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis - Cochrane Review

What is a doula and how do they help women giving birth? - The Conversation

The evidence for doulas -Evidenced Based Birth

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'A qualitative study of volunteer doulas working alongside midwives at births in England: Mothers' and doulas' experiences.' - Midwifery Volume 56, January 2018. Jenny McLeish, Maggie Redshaw.

'Continuous support for women during childbirth.' - Cochrane Systematic Reviews 2017. Meghan A Bohren, G Justus Hofmeyr, Carol Sakala, Rieko K Fukuzawa, Anna Cuthbert.

Continuous support for women during childbirth.' - Cochrane Systematic Review 2013. Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C.

'Impact of doulas on healthy birth outcomes' - Journal of Perinatal Education 2013. Kenneth J. Gruber, Susan H. Cupito and Christina F. Dobson.

‘Benefits of massage therapy and use of a doula during labor and childbirth’ Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine Jan 2000. Keenan, P.

‘Supporting women in labor: analysis of different types of caregivers’ Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health Jan-Feb 2004, Vol 49(1), pp.24-31. Rosen, P.