As doulas, we provide our clients with up-to-date information. Being able to support clients with morning sickness, and especially those with hyperemesis gravidarum is important. The cause of hyperemesis gravidarum has been found. And surprisingly, it might mean the cause of morning sickness isn’t hCG. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and […]
Doulas Covered by Medicaid – New Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model
On December 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the new Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. We’ll get into all the details in this article, but let’s pause to share the most important thing for us: doulas covered by Medicaid! Yes, some doulas covered by Medicaid have existed for a while. […]
Is The International Doula Institute Accredited?
When you are looking for quality doula training, seeking accredited institutions is a given. Perhaps you are wondering if the International Doula Institute is accredited. Unfortunately, there is not an overseeing body. If there was an overseeing body which accredited doulas, there is no doubt IDI would be accredited. However, currently, the US does not […]
The Myth of The Influencer Doula
As someone who has been in the birth world for well over a decade, I’ve seen birth work ebb and flow. Once upon a time, everything was simply word of mouth. Now, so much of what we see is online. Many of us follow at least one influencer doula. Perhaps we follow several. But there’s […]
Virtual Doulas Improve Birth Outcomes Comparable to In-Person Support, Study Finds
When the pandemic first hit, many birthing people found themselves without in-person access to their doulas. Virtual doulas became the only option for extra support for many birthing people. Given the poor maternal infant health outcomes the US sees, eliminating support was and is a major concern. Obstetrician and researchers Neel P. Shah, MD, discussed […]
Holidays and Doula Work
As we continue through the holiday season, it can be difficult to navigate the holiday season while working as a doula. Holidays and doula work can take time to figure out as a new doula, but there are many ways to make things work. Babies do not stop being born simply because there is a […]