Expectant mothers' experiences with lay doulas in maternity units of hospitals in impoverished areas of Iran: A qualitative study

Background: Qualitative research methods can help investigators ascertain the depth of people's needs and their perceptions. This study was designed to describe mothers' experiences and perceptions of lay doula services during labor and delivery. Materials and Methods: This study was condu...

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Main Authors: Ameneh Safarzadeh, Vida Shafipour, AliReza Salar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijnmrjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-9066;year=2018;volume=23;issue=6;spage=437;epage=443;aulast=Safarzadeh