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