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In the USA, the vast majority of mothers deliver in hospitals, with less than 2% giving birth in birth centers or at home. However, few systematic attempts have been made to understand how the latter trend impacts maternal health. A new research paper published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology uses available data to conclude that hospital births provide better perinatal outcomes in all cases, with increased benefits in high-risk pregnancies.
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Getty Images(NEW YORK) For Ebon'Nae Bradley, helping expectant parents is more than a job - it's her mission. Bradley has been a licensed doula for more than a decade and has supported hundreds of mothers in their journeys to give birth. "I always like to describe it as like a birth planner for your birth," said Bradley, who is based in Dallas, of her role in the birthing process. "We sit with you and we really help you to see what the vision is for your birth. We help you find your power." The Mayo Clinic defines a doula as a professional labor assistant who provides both physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Black doulas like Bradley are helping mothers reclaim their child birthing processes by empowering them to make decisions around their own health care. "When women reach out to me, especially Black women, the No. 1 thing, without fail, is fear. They're afraid," Bradley told ABC's