This study will assess the impact of virtual doula care on birth and postnatal outcomes among rural mothers. The goal of virtual doula services is to improve access to care in underserved communities and decrease urban-rural differences in key maternal health outcomes including mode of birth (cesarean vs vaginal) and birth satisfaction. By implementing a digital randomized controlled trial, the study team will efficiently recruit a national sample of rural pregnant women to provide evidence of the effectiveness of virtual doula care, the appropriateness of virtual visits for different care and support needs, and the role of virtual care in improving maternal health.
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Birth type
Timeframe: Assessed at 3 weeks postpartum
Birth Satisfaction
Timeframe: Assessed at 3 weeks postpartum
Parental Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: Assessed at 12 weeks postpartum