In 2018, there were 3.79 million babies born in the US. Of those babies, approximately 80% were breastfed or given expressed breastmilk around the time of their birth. Breastfeeding initiation in the US and other comparable countries is high and shows a lot of women desire to breastfeed. However, not all women meet their breastfeeding […]
When You Become a Doula, You’ll Meet Moms Who “Hate” Postpartum as Much as Adele
Adele was very candid about her postpartum depression. The singer’s words mirror what you may hear from new moms when you become a doula. Adele is known for her honesty. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, she proved that talking about her postpartum depression is no exception. The first few weeks and months after […]
What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Certified Doula
Being a doula is a rewarding career that allows women to support other women before, during and after giving birth. While a doula works to assist and provide support for an expectant mother, a doula does not have any medical training. Even though a doula does not receive any medical training as part of their […]
Physical Changes to Expect During Your First Trimester
As a first-time mom, there are probably a lot of things you are curious about and wondering what to expect. This can range from wondering what is a doula, to your body’s physical changes. There is a lot that happens during your first trimester that results in an internal transformation that triggers the hormones to […]
Is a Birth Doula Right for Me and My Baby?
As an expectant mother, there are a lot of decisions that you are going to need to make for you and your unborn child. This will include everything from choosing a baby registry to picking out the perfect name for your baby. It also means deciding if you want to have a traditional hospital birth […]
New York Introduces Medicaid Coverage for Birth Doula Support
Last night, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of initiatives with the goal of reducing maternal mortality rates in New York State. In his words, “Maternal mortality should not be a fear anyone in New York should have to face in the 21st century.” Indeed, this sentiment could be echoed by any […]