The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pairing families who have a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a community doula improves stress. The main questions it aims to answer are: Researchers will compare stress levels among families with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit who are paired with a community doula compared to those who receive standard care. Participants will: Complete baseline surveys and physical assessments (blood pressure and blood sample collection) and again after six weeks If they are randomized to receive doula support, they will meet with the doula weekly to receive additional parental support for six weeks
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Maternal stress
Timeframe: 6 weeks