Medical research

Doulas help families meet breastfeeding goals

Fewer than 10% of women who give birth in the United States each year use doulas. But these professionals—who aren't medical providers, but rather individuals whose job focuses on supporting families during the birthing ...

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Death doulas can fill care gaps at the end of life

With continual advances in modern medicine, we're enjoying longer lives. As the population ages, and particularly as many people are living longer with cancers and chronic diseases, end-of-life care is adapting and changing.