A qualitative study of abortion professionals' perspectives on doula support.

ABSTRACT:

Objective(s)

Doulas provide non-clinical support to people in pregnancy, labour and delivery, and, increasingly, to abortion-seekers. Even in contexts of decriminalization and proactive policy efforts to enhance access, barriers to abortion persist, especially for patients experiencing intersecting forms of oppression. Abortion doulas may play a role in improving access. This qualitative study explores the potential involvement of doulas in abortion services from the perspective of abortion health professionals and clinic administrative staff.

Study design

This is a qualitative study. Participants were asked about experiences with doulas and potential doula contributions to abortion services. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

We conducted two focus g

SUBMITTER: Paynter M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671779 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature