Modeling the Cost‐Effectiveness of Doula Care Associated with Reductions in Preterm Birth and Cesarean Delivery

ConclusionsBased on associations between doula care and preterm and cesarean birth, coverage reimbursement for doula services would likely be cost saving or cost‐effective for state Medicaid programs.

Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Katy B. Kozhimannil, Rachel R. Hardeman, Fernando Alarid‐Escudero, Carrie A. Vogelsang, Cori Blauer‐Peterson, Elizabeth A. Howell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research