I am not a big fan of Doulas being employed by hospitals simply because they will expect doulas to follow hospital policy. Also, all the studies from around the world show the benefits of an experienced woman/doula are part of them not being part of the hospital. So I wouldnt expect they would have the great outcomes that doulas have now. Midwives cant bend the rules, so I dont see doulas being able to either. We'll possibly also end up with medicalised doulas.