Diversifying Doulas Initiative
Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in People of Color Through Doula Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19578148 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sharee Livingston (0000-0002-6287-0728, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, corresponding author), Cherise Hamblin (Lancaster General Hospital), Crista Johnson (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), LaShekia Chatman (University at Buffalo, State University of New York), Kayla Bolden (CDC Foundation) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 455-460 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Equity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2473-1242 • E-ISSN: 2473-1242 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1089/heq.2023.0082 |
| PMID | 39011069 |
| OpenAlex | W4400190761 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 4 |
The Diversifying Doulas Initiative (DDI) aims to improve maternal health outcomes in Black and Brown people through doula care in Lancaster County. DDI trained 28 Black and Brown doulas and provided fully subsidized doula care to over 200 patients of color giving birth in Lancaster County. The perinatal workforce comprises community birth workers, doulas, midwives, nurses, students, and physicians. By diversifying the perinatal workforce and increasing access to doulas, patients of color benefit from a proven intervention
Global Maternal and Child Health · Maternal and fetal healthcare · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Medicine · Nursing
| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |