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Doula

Category - Psychology & Philosophy

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Which of the following BEST describes evidence-based maternity care?
  1. Any research can be used to support any viewpoint on maternity care.
  2. Current research evidence supports the practice as beneficial to the mother and/or baby.
  3. Conducting research about birth
  4. Only a select group of statistics should be used to inform maternity care.
Explanation
Answer: B - Evidence-based maternity care means putting into practice the best research-based care. This care should be based on the highest quality, most current medical evidence showing benefit to mothers and babies, by reducing incidences of injuries, complications, and death. While research outcomes can be found to support just about any position, doulas should learn to critically read and appraise literature.
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