Alexandre West, MD
“Doulas help bridge gaps in care by advocating for patients and helping them feel heard. I am grateful for our doula colleagues and the positive difference they make in patient engagement, experience and outcomes.”
Jemel Bingham, MD
“It was encouraging to see my patient supported throughout labor and delivery by a knowledgeable and compassionate doula. The collaboration between the doula and clinical team meaningfully enhanced the patient’s birth experience.”
Elizabeth A. Deckers, MD
“Our Doula Partnership Program is an important part of our commitment to safe, individualized and patient-centered care. By welcoming doulas as respected members of the care team, we can strengthen trust, improve communication and help patients feel heard and supported throughout their birth experience.”
Marlene Verderame, Birth Doula
“As a birth doula and member of the Birth Doula Advisory Board, I have helped strengthen partnerships between community doulas and hospital care teams.
I have seen a meaningful shift in our birthing spaces, with providers increasingly recognizing and valuing the relationship between patients and their doulas. That collaboration can help patients feel supported and reassured, even during difficult moments.
I am grateful for the advisory board’s commitment to improving care and birth experiences for families.”