Pilot Feasibility Study With Doulas

A Pilot Feasibility Study to Evaluate a Doula-led Postpartum Prevention Intervention

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an existing evidence-based intervention, You Matter, can be delivered with fidelity by doulas at their community clinic, MAAME, Inc.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an existing evidence-based intervention, You Matter, can be delivered with fidelity by doulas at their community clinic, MAAME, Inc. The researchers will: (1) train doulas to implement You Matter; (2) recruit 40 pregnant and postpartum women to participate in You Matter; (3) evaluate whether You Matter reduced postpartum depression and trauma symptoms.

Inclusion criteria are:

1. Edinburgh Postpartum Depression score of 10 or greater;
2. currently pregnant or within the first 3 years postpartum.

Exclusion criteria includes:

1. high risk of an imminent suicide attempt;
2. actively psychotic or manic;
3. current drug or alcohol use disorder;
4. significant health complications (e.g., cancer).