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What Do Community Doulas Think About the Future of the Doula Workforce?

Derek Wells

Comparative studies can be done to assess the advantages and drawbacks of virtual compared to traditional doula support and examine outcomes such as birth satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility while also considering factors like trust-building, rapport with clinicians, and the digital divide. Future research should assess the effectiveness of policies mandating doula coverage in private insurance plans and examine reimbursement processes, coverage disparities, and cost-effectiveness from the insurer and doula perspectives. Future research could focus on the effectiveness of different support mechanisms such as peer support groups, trauma-informed care training, mandatory counseling services, and policy interventions aimed at promoting doulas’ well-being and sustainability in the workforce.

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