Doula support found to be significant and impactful for Medicaid patient outcomes

Cesarean deliveries were 47% less likely among Medicaid enrollees who received doula care, according to research conducted by US health care insurance provider Elevance Health, Inc. Women with doula support also had a 29% lower risk of preterm birth and were 46% more likely to attend postpartum checkups compared to those without a doula.

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