My name is Debra Pascali-Bonaro. I am a doula trainer in the US. I am
working with a study looking at the effects of doulas with and without
epidurals and caesarean sections rates. I would be very interested in being
included on your list and would be happy to share information about doula
studies and how social supports affects the caesarean section rate.
Here is the link to a paper I have co-published:
Hosp Physician 2001 Sep;37(9):57-65
Social support by doulas during labor and the early postpartum period
Meyer BA, Arnold JA, Pascali-Bonaro D
A doula is a woman experienced and professionally trained to provide
continuous social support to the birthing family. Doulas do not provide
medical interventions or advice; their role complements that of medical care
providers. Doulas are increasingly being employed by hospitals or by
individual patients. This article considers the role of the doula in labor
and delivery. The effects of doula care on outcomes and costs also are
reviewed
http://www.turner-white.com/pdf/hp_sep01_doulas.pdf
Thank you for including me,
Debra Pascali-Bonaro CD(DONA), CPD
CIMS Fundraising Chairperson www.motherfriendly.org
Doula Program Design and Consultation
DONA Approved Labor Support Doula Trainer
CAPPA Approved Postpartum Doula Trainer
Childbirth Educator
President MotherLove, Inc.
www.midwiferytoday.com/loves/motherlove
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