Promoting Safe Sleep: The Role of Doulas in Black Communities.
Stephenie HowardShannon DancyPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2024)
The study concluded doulas have a commitment to promoting safe sleep. The researchers found that doulas engage in practices that help caregivers to integrate safe sleep practices into their lifestyle and to adapt them to meet their needs. The researchers also documented a desire for more information and instruction on safe sleep among practicing doulas.