Perinatal Care Providers Should ask Their Patients if They Would Like a Doula
Abstract
In the last few years, Ohio’s infant mortality rates have been consistently higher than the United States’ own as well as the Healthy People 2030 goal. Given that it is known that clinical approaches to solving the problem have been found lacking, a public health approach is warranted. It has been hypothesized that doulas may be able to reduce or mitigate infant mortality outcomes. Based on an extensive review and discussion of the literature on doulas, the pregnancy experience, and pregnancy outcomes, this article argues it is prudent for perinatal care providers to ask their patients if they would like a doula for support.
Keywords: Health care provider, Doulas, Infant mortality, Labor support, Obstetrics
How to Cite:
Ojukwu, O., (2025) “Perinatal Care Providers Should ask Their Patients if They Would Like a Doula”, Ohio Journal of Public Health 8(1), 1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/ojph.6409
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