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Doula Research

Berry, LM 1988. Realistic expectations of the labor coach. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing. Sept/Oct:354-55.

Bertsch, TD, Nagashima-Whalen, L, Dykeman, S, Kennel, JH, McGrath, S. 1990. Labor support by first-time fathers:direct observations with comparison to experienced doulas. Journal of Psychosomatics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 11:251-260.

Copstick, SM, Taylor, KE, Hayes, R, Morris, N. 1986. Partner support and the use of coping techniques in Labor. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 30(4): 497-503.

Hodnett, ED and Osborn RW. 1989. Effects of continuous intrapartum professional support on childbirth outcomes. Research in Nursing & Health 12(5):289-297.

Hofmeyr, GJ, Nikodem, VC, Wolman, WL, Chalmers BE, Kramer T. 1991 Companionship to modify the clinical birth environment: effects on progress and perceptions of labour, and breastfeeding. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 98:756-764.

Kennel, J, Klaus, M, McGrath, S, Robertson, S, Hinkley, C. 1991. Continuous emotional support during labor in a US hospital. Journal of American Medical Association 265(17): 2197-2201.

Klaus, MH, Kennell, JL, Robertson, SS, Sosa, R. 1986. Effects of social support during parturition on maternal and infant morbidity. British Medical Journal 293(6547): 585-7.

May, K. 1988-89. Is it time to fire the coach? Childbirth Educator Winter 30-35.

McNiven, P, Hodnett, E, O'Brien-Pallas, LL. 1992. Supporting women in labor: a work sampling study of the activities of intrapartum nurses. Birth: in press.

Shearer, B. 1989. Birth Assistant: new ally for the parents-to-be. Childbirth Educator Spring:26-31.

Sosa, R, Kennel, J, Robertson, S, Urrutia, J. 1980. The effect of a supportive companion on perinatal problems, length of labor, and mother-infant interaction. The New England Journal of Medicine. 303(11):597-600.