A preliminary profile of Australian women accessing doula care: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. (6th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Steel, Amie; Frawley, Jane; Sibbritt, David; Adams, Jon
• Is Part Of: Australian and New Zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. Volume 53:Number 6(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 589
• Page End: 592
• Publication Date: 2013-08-06
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12123
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-8666

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="ajo12123-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Despite growing interest and controversy regarding the value of doulas in contemporary maternity care, little is known about the profile of women who choose to involve a doula in their care team. This preliminary analysis indicates that women's attitudes towards maternity care may influence their use of a doula more so than demographic factors. Further research examining these issues in more detail is needed for all those involved in maternity care to ensure safe maternal and fetal outcomes.</p> </abstract>