"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 N02.360.338
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Doulas" by people in Profiles.
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An economic model of the benefits of professional doula labor support in Wisconsin births. WMJ. 2013 Apr; 112(2):58-64.