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The Design And Impact Of A Rural Community Supported Doula Program, Kalin Jean Gregory-Davis Jan 2021

The Design And Impact Of A Rural Community Supported Doula Program, Kalin Jean Gregory-Davis

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The purpose of this study is to describe the design and impact of a rural community supported doula program. The Washington County Mental Health Doula Project is a unique collaboration between the Central Vermont Medical Center and Washington County Mental Health Services, whereby doula support services are offered for at risk patients during their pregnancy, through the birth process and the post partum period, and up to one year post delivery. Many more typical doula programs are of significant cost to the patient, making this support inaccessible to those that may need it the most. This program is unique in …