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Evaluating The Impact Of Volunteer And Facility Provided Doula Support In The Intrapartum Period On Maternal, Neonatal, And Psychosocial Outcomes In The Hospital Setting, Kayla Puent, Keirsta Marie Ragels
Evaluating The Impact Of Volunteer And Facility Provided Doula Support In The Intrapartum Period On Maternal, Neonatal, And Psychosocial Outcomes In The Hospital Setting, Kayla Puent, Keirsta Marie Ragels
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Background/Purpose: The unacceptably high maternal mortality rate in the United States has demanded a call to action for evaluation and implementation of efforts to improve both maternal and neonatal outcomes. Low-resource and low-socioeconomic populations are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse birth outcomes. Doulas have continuously been recognized as key tools in improving outcomes, but not all birthing persons have access to them. The positive impact of continuous labor support in improving outcomes is recognized by the American College of Obstetricians, American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and the March of Dimes. The purpose of this …
Effects Of Labor Support From Doulas On Birth Outcomes, Mattea Jo Otten
Effects Of Labor Support From Doulas On Birth Outcomes, Mattea Jo Otten
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Background/Purpose: Women using a doula for support during labor and childbirth is increasing, with 6% of women in 2012 utilizing doulas (Dekker, 2017). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [ACOG] recommends one-to-one labor support to improve labor outcomes. The purpose of this literature review was to determine the effects of labor support from doulas on birth outcomes. Theoretical Framework: Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort can be used during childbirth. This theory focuses on relief, ease, and transcendence, allowing women the opportunity to rise above the pain and experience comfort, even when their pain is not gone. Doula support is intended …
Variations To Birth Outcomes With Labor And Delivery Doula Support, Nicole I. Hunter-Severson
Variations To Birth Outcomes With Labor And Delivery Doula Support, Nicole I. Hunter-Severson
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Background/Purpose: The purpose of this critical appraisal of the literature is to discern if there are variations to birth outcomes as a result of having a doula present as a continuous support during labor and delivery. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework: Watson’s (2010) Theory of Human Caring will be the framework for this literature appraisal. Dr. Watson’s theory is founded on holistic care that involves putting a heart-centered caring process into action based upon Watson’s 10 carative factors. Methods: Thirty research articles that were relevant to the scope of variations to birth outcomes as a result of having a doula present as a …