Doulas, Racism, and Whiteness: How Birth Support Workers Process Advocacy towards Women of Color

Systemic racism is embedded in healthcare settings and is linked to high maternal mortality rates for Black women in US Society. Doulas, or birth support workers, are uniquely positioned to advocate for women of color going through the birthing process, but little is understood on how doulas come to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Juan L. Salinas, Manisha Salinas, Megan Kahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Societies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/12/1/19