What Doulas Wish People Knew Before Hiring One
Hiring a doula can transform your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Here’s what doulas wish families knew before working together.
Why Doula Support Matters in the Hospital Setting
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.
What to Expect in the NICU: A Gentle Guide for New Parents
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.
The Importance of Latina Doulas: The Value of Shared Language and Culture
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.
Know Your Rights: Prenatal Care, Labor & Hospital Stays
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.
Doula vs Midwife vs OBGYN: Building a Birth Team That’s Right for You
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.
Do Doulas Replace Partners?
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.