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"Although the popularly desired outcome is ‘Healthy mother, healthy baby,’ I think there is room in that equation for ‘Happy, non-traumatized, empowered and elated mother and baby'."                                                                                                                  
​ --Ashley Booth Young

COVID-19 & LABOR SUPPORT

*Click the bold titles below for the latest info from your Charleston Doulas

dona international's
recommendations
for doulas

“Doulas are not visitors and should not be blocked from caring for patients in the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. Most doulas have been contracted by patients weeks to months ahead of time and have established provider relationships. They are recognized by AWHONN and ACOG as essential personnel and part of the maternity care team,” said AWHONN member Nancy Travis, MS, BSN, RN, BC, CPN, CBC, Florida Section Chair.
Continue reading here.

View the PDC's Public Statement

What you should expect from our members through COVID-19.

Evidence-based birth's 
​covid-19 resources

Research and resources for birth & postpartum through COVID-19. 

AWHONN’s Position on Doulas:

​"AWHONN recognizes that doula services contribute to the woman’s preparation for and support during childbirth and supports hospital policies that allow for the presence of a doula during a woman’s active labor. AWHONN supports doulas as partners in care and acknowledges their ability to provide physical, emotional, and partner support to women..." Continue reading here.

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