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Doulas' Perspectives about Providing Support to Incarcerated Women: A Feasibility Study.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Lactation Support for People Who Are Incarcerated: A Systematic Review.Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- A qualitative analysis of formerly incarcerated women's perspectives on a prison-based perinatal support program.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Maternal health and incarceration: advancing pregnancy justice through research.Health & justice · 2025Article
- Custodial and perinatal care patterns of women who received prenatal care while incarcerated in the Arkansas state prison system, 2014-2019.Health & justice · 2024Article
- Death doula working practices and models of care: the views of death doula training organisations.BMC palliative care · 2023Article
- Shackling and pregnancy care policies in US prisons and jails.Maternal and child health journal · 2023Article
- Health care and social justice implications of incarceration for pregnant people who use drugs.International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England) · 2021Review
- Maternal and neonatal outcomes among incarcerated women who gave birth in custody.Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) · 2021Article
- Corrections officers' knowledge and perspectives of maternal and child health policies and programs for pregnant women in prison.Health & justice · 2020Article
- Pregnancy and Parenting Support for Incarcerated Women: Lessons Learned.Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action · 2015Article
- Enhanced Perinatal Programs for People in Prisons: A Summary of Six States' Programs.Journal of criminal justiceArticle
- Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021: Reflections and recommendations.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo document the logistical feasibility of a doula program for pregnant incarcerated women and to assess doulas' perceptions of their achievements. DESIGN AND SAMPLE: Six doulas provided written case notes ("birth stories") about their experiences with 18 pregnant women in one Midwestern state prison. MEASURES: The birth stories were analyzed by two coders to identify major themes related to doulas' perceptions about providing support to incarcerated women. Analyses involved coder consensus about major themes and doula affirmation of findings.
resultsAll doulas reported that they met key objectives for a successful relationship with each of their clients. Key themes were their ability to empower clients, establish a trusting relationship, normalize the delivery, and support women as they were separated from their newborns.
conclusionsThe intervention was logistically feasible, suggesting that doulas can adapt their practice for incarcerated women. Doulas may need specific training to prepare themselves for institutional restrictions that may conflict with the traditional roles of doula care. It may be important for doulas to understand the level of personal and professional resources they may have to expend to support incarcerated women if they are separated from their infants soon after delivery.
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