As a doula, you are a highly trained professional. You trained to learn all about doula support. This article might seem basic, but we can all use quick reminders for how to best support our clients. As you know. there are several ways you can support families during childbirth. When offering doula support, you also […]
A Historic Victory for Doulas and Birthing People in New York State: Medicaid to Cover Doula Support
Today marks an unprecedented triumph for doulas and birthing people across New York State. A new bill has been passed, ensuring that Medicaid patients receive free doula support. This groundbreaking legislation will cover doulas at the highest reimbursement rate in the United States, a staggering $1930 per client. Doulas have worked tirelessly to achieve fair […]
New study on community based approaches to breastfeeding and safe sleep.
A wonderful study was just published in BMC Health today. This is incredibly important for doulas and breastfeeding counselors. Menon, M., Huber, R., West, D.D. et al. Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 23, 437 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15227-4 The article “Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and […]
Doulas on Social Media – Is It a Must?
Social media has been popular for well over a decade now. With more platforms, engagement, and users than ever before, are doulas on social media a must? To be a successful doula, do you need to be on social media? The answer will definitely vary depending on who you ask, where you ask, and what […]
Safe Sleep – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, it is vital we help educate our clients about many infant care topics. This includes ensuring they understand the evidenced based information for safe sleep for babies. While different professionals and families have varying opinions, we must provide evidence to clients, not simply our opinions. As doulas, we will often be the professional […]
Pineapple To Induce Labor – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we know pregnancy can be a beautiful time. However, we also know the end can be quite challenging, and not feeling like a beautiful time. Our clients may deal with severe heartburn, swollen ankles, and having to constantly pee. They might wonder about pineapple to induce labor. When our clients do not have […]