Every March, during Women’s History Month, we celebrate progress. We celebrate voting rights, workplace equity, leadership, and education. We recognize the women who pushed boundaries so that future generations could live with more freedom and opportunity.

But there is one area that still does not receive the attention it deserves: maternal health.

Supporting mothers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is not just about comfort or preference. It is about safety, dignity, and rights. And when we look at the data, it becomes clear that maternal health is deeply connected to women’s equity.

Black maternal health disparities are still a reality in the United States, making it essential for Black families to understand how to identify provider bias and choose respectful, evidence-based maternity care. In this practical guide, learn how to recognize red flags and green flags in a birth provider, what questions to ask during prenatal visits, and how to advocate for yourself throughout pregnancy and birth. Whether you’re building your birth team, considering doula support, or reassessing your current provider, this article offers actionable steps to help you protect your autonomy and find truly safe care.

Learn about the history of obstetric racism, its affects on Black maternal health, and how to combat it.

Feel awkward asking questions at prenatal visits? You’re not alone. Here’s why your questions matter—and how to advocate for yourself with confidence.

Pregnant after a disappointing or traumatic birth? Learn what’s normal to feel, how to cope, and how support like a doula can help you navigate pregnancy and birth after trauma with confidence and care.

Preparing to give birth in a high-intervention hospital? Here’s how to stay informed, confident, and in control. From understanding common interventions to protecting your autonomy and creating a birth experience that still feels empowering.

Hiring a doula can transform your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Here’s what doulas wish families knew before working together.

Discover how having a doula during pregnancy and birth, especially in hospital settings, leads to shorter labors, fewer interventions, and a more empowering birth experience.

Navigating the NICU can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. This guide for new parents explains what to expect, how to bond with your baby, and where to find support during your NICU journey.

When families connect with a doula who understands their heritage, speaks their language, and honors their traditions, birth feels safer and more supported. This blog explores the importance of Latina doulas and the unique value they bring to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

You have legal rights during pregnancy, labor and hospital stays! Part of advocating for yourself is knowing what those rights are and how to ensure they’re being followed. This blog post teaches you 7 rights you have.

Pregnancy involves many decisions, like where to give birth, how to prepare, and who you want by your side. One of the most common questions I hear as a doula and educator is, “What’s the difference between a doula and a midwife?” While doulas are becoming more mainstream, there is still some confusion about our role during pregnancy and delivery and how it differs from all of the other support available.

Let’s break it down simply so you can feel more confident in building a support team that fits your birth vision.

Labor is an intense and life-changing experience, not just for the birthing person but also for their partner. Partners often want to be involved and helpful, but they aren’t always sure how to best support labor. This is where a doula can be a great resource by guiding and empowering partners to be as involved as they want and ensuring the birthing person receives continuous care.