Doulas
"Doulas" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Trained lay women who provide emotional and/or physical support during obstetric labor and the postpartum period for mothers and their partners.
| Descriptor ID |
D059037
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| MeSH Number(s) |
M01.526.485.345
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Doulas" by people in Profiles.
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Edwards RC, Thullen MJ, Korfmacher J, Lantos JD, Henson LG, Hans SL. Breastfeeding and complementary food: randomized trial of community doula home visiting. Pediatrics. 2013 Nov; 132 Suppl 2:S160-6.