Background Globally, there are disparities in access to maternal health care services and
equity in maternal health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations …

This study reviews and synthesizes the literature on Indigenous women who are
pregnant/early parenting and using substances in Canada to understand the scope and …

Objectives: To interview representatives from Indigenous doulas across Canada in order to
document how they manage the logistics of providing community-based doula care and …

Continuous labor support is an evidence‐based practice demonstrated to improve birth
outcomes, particularly when provided by a trained doula or birth companion. Access to …

Abstract Background In Canada, Indigenous doulas, or birth workers, who provide
continuous, culturally appropriate perinatal support to Indigenous families, build on a long …

Acknowledging the barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services that
disproportionately impact Indigenous women and 2SLGTBQIA+ people, coupled with the …

Objective This paper reports on findings from our exploratory qualitative study that aims to
advance knowledge around access to and experiences with abortion services among …

Drawing on ethnographic research with Māori women in northern Aotearoa (New Zealand) I
use this paper to encourage reflection on how the loss and damages (L&D) discourse might …

Objective The perinatal period presents several opportunities to identify and treat perinatal
mental health and substance use disorders by integrating into existing care pathways. We …

Indigenous doulas in Canada carry added responsibilities as they juggle with cultural and
societal expectations to appropriately support their communities and extended relations …