Research, Findings, and Cultural Relevance

Studies, research and reports on the power of doulas.

We believe doulas are a vital, meaningful part of any birth process. But don’t take our word for it — here are some studies, articles, and research-backed reports about the profession we love:

Effects of providing hospital-based doulas in health maintenance organization hospitals 

Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 93, Issue 3, March 1999

Doulas as childbirth paraprofessionals: Results from a national survey

Women's Health Issues Volume 15, Issue 3, May–June 2005

Nurses and Doulas: Complementary Roles to Provide Optimal Maternity Care

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing Volume 35, Issue 2, March–April 2006

A qualitative study of volunteer doulas working alongside midwives at births in England: Mothers' and doulas' experiences

Midwifery Volume 56, January 2018