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Broussard LL, Mejia-Greene KX, Devane-Johnson SM, Lister RL. Collaborative Training as a Conduit to Build Knowledge in Black Birth Workers. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024; 11:2037-2043. [PMID: 37365426 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01671-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Black women have worse birthing outcomes in part due to perceived racism. Therefore, mistrust between Black birthing people and their obstetric providers is profound. Black birthing people may use doulas to support and advocate throughout their pregnancy. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to create a structured didactic training between community doulas and institutional obstetric providers to address common pregnancy complications that disproportionately affect Black women. STUDY DESIGN The collaborative training session was a 2-h-long session jointly developed by a community doula, Maternal/Fetal Medicine physician, and a nurse midwife. The doulas (n = 12) took a pre- and post-test assessment before and after collaborative training. The scores were averaged, and we calculated student t tests between the pre- and post-assessment. A p-value of < 0 .05 was significant. RESULTS All twelve participants who completed this training session identified as Black cisgender women. The mean score correct of the pretest results was 55.25%. The initial percent correct for post-birth warning signs, hypertension in pregnancy, and gestational diabetes mellitus/ breastfeeding sections were 37.5%, 72.9%, and 75%, respectively. Following training, the percent correct per section increased to 92.7%, 81.3%, and 100% respectively. The mean score of correct answers on the post-test increased to 91.92% (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION An educational framework that leverages community and institutional partnerships between doulas and institutional obstetric providers can bridge the gap to improve knowledge of community partners and increase trust of Black birth workers.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, B1100 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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Kang E, Stowe N, Burton K, Ritchwood TD. Characterizing the utilization of doula support services among birthing people of color in the United States: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1588. [PMID: 38872108 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19093-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Birthing people of color experience disproportionately higher rates of infant and maternal mortality during pregnancy and birth compared to their white counterparts. The utilization of doula support services may lead to improvements in the birthing experiences of birthing people of color. Yet, the research in this area is sparse. Thus, the purpose of this review is to characterize the research on doula utilization among birthing people of color, identify gaps in the field, and provide recommendations for future research. METHODS Utilizing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a scoping review, searching PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed articles published between January 1, 2016, to July 3, 2022. RESULTS Twenty-five articles met inclusion criteria. We identified the three themes characterizing included studies: (1) how doulas support (HDS) their clients, (2) doula support outcomes (DSO), and (3) considerations for implementing doula support services (CIDS). Despite doulas being described as agents of empowerment, and providing social support, education, and advocacy, birthing people of color reported low utilization of doula support services and findings regarding their effectiveness in improving birthing outcomes were mixed. CONCLUSIONS While some studies suggest that doulas may offer important services to birthing people of color, doulas are largely under-utilized, with many birthing people reporting low knowledge of their potential roles during the pre- and post-partum periods. Moreover, few studies were designed to assess intervention effects, limiting our ability to draw firm conclusions. Birthing people of color are at elevated risk for maternal mortality. As such, interventions are needed to support this population and improve outcomes. Our review suggests that, while doulas have the potential to make important contributions to the birthing support team, they are underutilized, and intervention studies are needed to enable estimates of their true effectiveness.
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- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Anyiam S, Woo J, Spencer B. Listening to Black Women's Perspectives of Birth Centers and Midwifery Care: Advocacy, Protection, and Empowerment. J Midwifery Womens Health 2024. [PMID: 38689459 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Black women in Texas experience high rates of adverse maternal outcomes that have been linked to health inequities and structural racism in the maternal care system. Birth centers and midwifery care are highlighted in the literature as contributing to improved perinatal care experiences and decreased adverse outcomes for Black women. However, compared with White women, Black women underuse birth centers and midwifery care. Black women's perceptions in Texas of birth center and midwifery care are underrepresented in research. Thus, this study aimed to highlight the views of Black women residing in Texas on birth centers and midwifery care to identify their needs and explore ways to increasing access to perinatal care. METHODS Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 pregnant and postpartum Black women residing in Texas. Questions focused on the women's access, knowledge, and use of birth centers and midwifery care in the context of their lived maternal care experiences. Interview transcripts were reviewed and analyzed using inductive, qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The Black women interviewed all shared experiences of discrimination and bias while receiving obstetric care that affected their interest in and overall perceptions of birth center and midwifery care. Participants also discussed financial and institutional barriers that impacted their ease of access to birth center and midwifery care services. Additionally, participants highlighted the need for culturally sensitive and respectful perinatal health care. DISCUSSION The Black women interviewed in this study emphasized the prevalence of racism and discrimination in perinatal health care encounters, a reflection consistent with current literature. Black women also expressed a desire to use birth centers and midwifery care but identified the barriers in Texas that impede access. Study findings highlight the need to address barriers to promote equitable perinatal health care access for Black women.
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- Shalom Anyiam
- College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas
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- College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas
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- College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas
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Greenwald A. Prompting and Modeling of Coping Strategies during Childbirth. Behav Anal Pract 2024; 17:283-295. [PMID: 38405273 PMCID: PMC10891025 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00837-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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There is ample evidence to suggest that upright positions and mobility during labor improve birth outcome, including shorter duration of childbirth and reduced risk of cesarean section. The use of nonpharmacological interventions for pain management during childbirth are recommended by major health-care institutions and medical providers, however, the current methodologies for training coping strategies for use during labor have not shown to be effective on mobility or birth outcome. The purpose of this study was to apply an in-vivo teaching technology to the current childbirth model to prompt an imitative repertoire of empirically demonstrated labor coping strategies. Results of this study concluded that the introduction of a software using immediate prompting and video modeling increased the frequency and variability of labor behaviors during unmedicated labor for birthing persons and their partners.
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- Ashley Greenwald
- University of Nevada Reno, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557 USA
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Waymouth M, James K, Uscher-Pines L. Advancing Equity in Maternal Health With Virtual Doula Care. JAMA HEALTH FORUM 2024; 5:e234833. [PMID: 38241054 PMCID: PMC11162258 DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.4833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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This Viewpoint reviews the advantages and limitations of virtual doula services and discusses their potential to address the maternal health crisis.
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Van Baak B, Powell A, Fricas J, Caupain Sanderson A. Essential Nursing Actions to Reduce Inequities for Black Women in the Perinatal Period. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2023; 52:454-466. [PMID: 37597534 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2023.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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Perinatal nurses play a critical role in the care of, advocacy for, and research with Black women in the perinatal period. Despite awareness of inequities in the perinatal health care system that stem from racism in the United States, many nurses report feeling detached from the crisis. In this critical commentary, we provide a five-step nursing action guide to address this health disparity that is aligned with the Future of Nursing report and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. We recommend nursing activities in each step: understand drivers of health inequities among Black women, reflect on implicit bias, use respectful care frameworks with Black women, conduct ethical research, and advocate for change. The article includes a sharable and printable action sheet that can be used in the work environment to remind nurses of their roles in enacting change.
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Sayyad A, Lindsey A, Narasimhan S, Turner D, Shah P, Lindberg K, Mosley EA. "We really are seeing racism in the hospitals": Racial identity, racism, and doula care for diverse populations in Georgia. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286663. [PMID: 37285338 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Poor birth outcomes are more prevalent for Black communities, but strong evidence shows that doula care can improve those outcomes. More evidence is needed to understand racial differences, discrimination, and equity in doula care. METHODS The current study's objective was to describe the experiences of Black doulas as well as the challenges and facilitators of providing doula care to communities of color in Georgia. From Fall 2020-Fall 2021, 20 surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted with doulas as part of a community-based participatory study co-led by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia and academic researchers. RESULTS Doula participants were diverse in age (5% under 25, 40% 25-35, 35% 36-45, and 20% 46+) and race/ethnicity (45% white, 50% Black, 5% Latinx). Most (70%) Black doulas reported that more than 75% of their clientele is Black, while most (78%) white doulas reported that less than 25% of their clientele is Black. Doulas noted the alarming Black maternal mortality rate and how mistreatment causes Black clients to lose trust in medical staff, leaving them in need of advocates. Black doulas were passionate about serving and advocating with Black clients. Participants also described how language and cultural barriers, particularly for Asian and Latinx people, reduce clients' ability to self-advocate, increasing the need for doulas. Doulas also discussed the ways that race influences their connections with clients and their dissatisfaction with the lack of cultural humility or sensitivity training in standard doula training. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that Black doulas provide essential and supportive services to Black birthing people, and those services are more urgently needed than ever following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Doula training must be improved to address the cultural needs of diverse clients. Increasing access to doula care for Asian and Latinx communities could also address language and cultural barriers that can negatively impact their maternal and child health outcomes.
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- Ayeesha Sayyad
- Health Promotion and Behavior Concentration, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
- Department of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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Lewis-Jones B, Nielsen TC, Svensson J, Nassar N, Henry A, Lainchbury A, Kim S, Kiew I, McLennan S, Shand AW. Cross-sectional survey of antenatal education attendance among nulliparous pregnant women in Sydney, Australia. Women Birth 2023; 36:e276-e282. [PMID: 35987732 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antenatal education aims to provide expectant parents with strategies for dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood and may have the potential to reduce obstetric intervention and fear of childbirth. We aimed to investigate antenatal education attendance, reasons for and barriers to attending, and techniques taught and used to manage labour. METHODS Antenatal and postnatal surveys were conducted among nulliparous women with a singleton pregnancy at two maternity hospitals in Sydney, Australia in 2018. Classes were classified into psychoprophylaxis, birth and parenting, other, or no classes. Reasons for and barriers to attendance, demographic characteristics, and techniques taught and used in labour were compared by class type, using Pearson's Chi Squared tests of independence. FINDINGS 724 women were surveyed antenatally. The main reasons for attending classes were to better manage the birth (86 %), feel more secure in baby care (71 %) and as a parent (60 %); although this differed by class type. Reasons for not attending classes included being too busy (33 %) and cost (27 %). Epidural, breathing techniques, massage and nitrous oxide were the most common techniques taught. Women who attended psychoprophylaxis classes used a wider range of pain relief techniques in labour. Women found antenatal classes useful preparation for birth (94 %) and parenting (74 %). Women surveyed postnatally wanted more information on baby care/sleeping and breastfeeding. CONCLUSION The majority of women found antenatal education useful and utilised techniques taught. Education providers should ensure breastfeeding and infant care information is provided, and barriers to attendance such as times and cost should be addressed.
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- Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Women's and Children's Health, St George Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW Medicine and Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Wheeler SM, Jackson M, Massengale KEC, Ramey-Collier K, Østbye T, Corneli A, Bosworth H, Swamy G. EngagINg the COmmunity to Reduce Preterm birth via Adherence To an Individualized Prematurity Prevention Plan (INCORPorATe IP3): intervention development and future pilot study design. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2022; 35:8559-8565. [PMID: 34663168 PMCID: PMC10509753 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1988565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Non-Hispanic Black birthing individuals are at increased risk of preterm birth compared to other racial and ethnic groups. In our clinical setting, we offer a tailored package of recommendations to reduce the risk of preterm birth known as an individualized prematurity prevention plan (IP3). Patient-centered, community engaged interventions that address patient-perceived barriers to preterm birth prevention are urgently needed. MATERIALS AND METHODS We engaged a group of stakeholders to develop a mutli-level (patient-centered and community-involved) intervention that will increase adherence to an individualized prematurity prevention plan (IP3) by addressing barriers identified during our prior qualitative studies. RESULTS The intervention includes trained doulas from a community-led, Black owned doula group. The doulas will moderate group prenatal social support sessions. In between the group sessions, participants will be encouraged to continue interacting with one another and the doulas using a private Facebook™ group page. We will pilot test the intervention in a cohort of pregnant, self-identified non-Hispanic Black patients with a history of prior preterm birth. CONCLUSION We present a novel, patient-centered, community engaged intervention to reduce preterm birth in high-risk non-Hispanic Black birthing individuals. If the intervention is feasible based on the pilot study findings, we anticipate conducting an appropriately powered study to determine whether the intervention achieves our goal of reducing preterm birth.
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- Sarahn M. Wheeler
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment (MAAME), Inc., Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Vanderlaan J, Kjerulff K. Perinatal Education Participation: Description and Identification of Disparities. J Perinat Educ 2022; 31:161-170. [PMID: 36643394 PMCID: PMC9829111 DOI: 10.1891/jpe-2021-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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While perinatal education programs are designed to help nulliparous women prepare for childbirth and care of a newborn, many women in the United States do not attend such programs. This article presents partial data from a longitudinal study of 2,884 women aged 18-35 years who birthed their first child in Pennsylvania from 2009-2011. These partial data focused on women's participation in perinatal education and identify disparities in attendance. Overall, 79.1% reported attending one or more perinatal education programs. Women who were White, college educated, aged 30 years or older, and not in poverty were more likely to attend perinatal education programs. These results suggest a need for improved efforts to provide free or low-cost perinatal education to women across the socioeconomic spectrum in the U.S, especially in Pennsylvania.
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Doulas, Racism, and Whiteness: How Birth Support Workers Process Advocacy towards Women of Color. SOCIETIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/soc12010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Systemic racism is embedded in healthcare settings and is linked to high maternal mortality rates for Black women in US Society. Doulas, or birth support workers, are uniquely positioned to advocate for women of color going through the birthing process, but little is understood on how doulas come to terms with race, racism, and whiteness in maternal healthcare settings. Using qualitative in-depth interviews with 11 doulas in northeast Florida, this research study found that doulas’ advocacy for maternal justice leads to an intersection with racial justice through their support of minority women clients. Doulas shared stories of racial injustice when they compared their white and Black client experiences, leading to shifting strategies to address racism in maternal healthcare settings. Doulas also grappled with their connection to whiteness through their own identities and interaction with white and minority clients. Many doulas shared a need for anti-racism training and recruitment of Black doulas to meet the needs of women of color going through the birthing process.
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Vanderlaan J, Sadler C, Kjerulff K. Association of Delivery Outcomes With the Number of Childbirth Education Sessions. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2021; 35:228-236. [PMID: 34330134 PMCID: PMC8555673 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of this study was to determine whether childbirth education conducted over 3 or more sessions is more effective than courses conducted over 1 or 2 sessions. This was a secondary analysis of 2853 participants in a longitudinal study of women recruited during their first pregnancy. Data on childbirth education attendance were collected during the 1-month postpartum interview. The Kruskal-Wallis test for ranks was used for univariate analysis by the number of class sessions, and logistic regression was used to compare no education with any childbirth education, single-session, 2-session, and 3-or-more-session courses. Primary outcomes included induction of labor, cesarean delivery, use of pain medication, and shared decision-making. Attending 3 or more education sessions was associated with a decreased risk of planned cesarean delivery and increased shared decision-making. Attending any childbirth education was associated with lower odds of using pain medication in labor, reduced odds of planned cesarean delivery, and increased shared decision-making. Childbirth education was not associated with induction of labor. Childbirth education can be provided over 3 or more sessions. This finding can be used to develop evidence-based childbirth education programs.
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- Jennifer Vanderlaan
- University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Nursing (Dr Vanderlaan); University of St Thomas School of Nursing, Houston, Texas (Ms Sadler); and Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania (Dr Kjerulff)
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The millennial pregnant patient expects an innovative approach to prenatal care. Patients are reaching to peer support online communities or engaging in direct-to-consumer mobile applications during their pregnancy. Currently developed solutions show promise, however, the clinical impact and generalizability of these solutions remains unclear. Technology has the potential to decrease health care disparities, improve patient and provider satisfaction as well as clinical outcomes. In this article we discuss traditional models of prenatal education as well and suggest how obstetricians should consider utilizing technology as an approach to provide prenatal education to their patients.
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- Anna Graseck
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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