In a landmark move towards improving maternal and infant health outcomes, Michigan has announced the approval of a Medicaid Doula Program that will require Medicaid to provide free doula services for all birthing people covered under the program. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and various […]
I have three kids, what is doula training going to teach me that I didn’t learn from them?!
Today we got an interesting question that in many many years of doula training, I don’t think we’ve ever gotten before, and I thought it would be a fun blog topic! They asked, “I have three kids, what is doula training going to teach me that I didn’t learn from them?!” While having three children […]
Is A Doula Blog Necessary?
We live in a time where internet presence is huge, especially following the pandemic. As a new birth worker, you might follow a lot of doula social media sites and websites. Is having a doula blog necessary? In short, no. However, the long answer is that it can be helpful in some situations. At the […]
How Can Childbirth Educators Make Class Engaging?
As an adult educator, you may wonder how you can create a class which is not only informative but also engaging. Let’s face it, most of us do not want to sit through a lecture on a weekend or after work in the evenings. Childbirth educators sometimes walk a fine line between providing information and […]
Olympian Tori Bowie Dies in Childbirth – What Doulas Should Know
Tori Bowie, a 32-year-old Olympian, tragically passed away during childbirth in early May. The most horrifying aspect, she was alone, suffering from preeclampsia, and succumbed to it during early labor in her home. As doulas, we know the US has a horrifyingly high maternal morbidity and mortality rate for a developed nation. We also know […]
International Doula Institute Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week
A week dedicated to raising awareness, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for black mothers This week, the International Doula Institute (IDI) joins the global community in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). This annual event, observed from April 11-17, aims to raise awareness about the disparities in maternal health outcomes for black mothers and advocate […]