title: Mothering the mother.
abstract: The shortage of midwives in the U.K. has prompted more women to turn to doulas for support during pregnancy and after the child is born. A free, voluntary scheme is now being trialled for disadvantaged women.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000191:economics; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000191:economics; D005249:Fees and Charges; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000191:economics; D008880:Midwifery; D011247:Pregnancy; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce