A Selected Reference List of Studies Relevant to Labor Support by Doulas and Nurses in a Hospital Setting, (1980
– present)
Compiled by Amy L. Gilliland, M.S. CD(DONA), PhD Candidate, HDFS, UW-Madison, Doula Researcher, agilliland@wisc.edu
1/2007
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Kennell, J., Klaus, M., McGrath, S., Robertson, S., & Hinkley, C. (1991). Continuous emotional support during
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Langer, A., Campero, L., Garcia, C., & Reynoso, S. (1998). Effects of psychosocial support during labour
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Madi, B., Sandall, J., Bennett, R., & MacLeod, C. (1999). Effects of female relative support in labor: A
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