07/11/2024
Very much looking forward to becoming a Medicaid provider and being able to provide support to even more moms! The effects a birth and/or postpartum doula have on outcomes for mothers in reducing postpartum depression and anxiety is significant and shows how far a caring support system can go!
“A recent retrospective cohort study sampling 298 women receiving Medicaid with doula support across three states in the USA found an overall 52.9% decrease in the risk of cesarean surgery and a 57.5% decrease in rates of postpartum depression/postpartum anxiety (PPD/PPA) versus their counterparts without third-party supportive care.”
A source of support during birth could be the solution to negative outcomes for the mother and her baby. To improve the birthing experience and increase positive birthing outcomes, sources of support during pregnancy should be evaluated and understood. The ...