Whether you are looking into becoming a postpartum doula or you’re about to welcome a baby, you might wonder the difference between a nanny and a postpartum doula. Afterall, both can provide care for families and especially infants. Many families seek additional support when welcoming a new baby, often turning to experts like postpartum doulas […]
Pennsylvania Doula Bill H.B. 1608 – By Rep. Morgan Cephas
In encouraging doula news, PA House lawmakers passed legislation authored by state Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., that would extend Medicaid coverage to doula services in the state. With Cephas’ Pennsylvania doula bill (H.B. 1608), Medicaid would reimburse certified doulas who provide essential childbirth education and support services. The legislation aims to ensure that birthing people, […]
Balancing Doula Service and Summer
As doulas, we know there are certain times of year which can be difficult to balance. Doula service and the holidays, and doula service and summer can be hard. This is especially true for doulas who also have children or other commitments which have unique responsibilities depending on the season. For some doulas, balancing doula […]
How Postpartum Doulas Improve Maternal Health
Welcoming a new baby can be a time of joy and excitement, but it is also a time of profound change and challenges. In addition to that massive physical changes and challenges of pregnancy and birth, there is a whirlwind of emotions. Postpartum doulas improve maternal health by offering unique, trained and qualified support. As […]
Black Maternal Health Week – IDI Doulas Supporting Awareness
At the International Doula Institute, we strive to be part of change. While the role of doulas is to support clients in self-advocacy, doulas often take part in community advocacy. During Black Maternal Health Week, we were proud of the many IDI doulas who participated in local events within their communities. Black Maternal Health Week […]
Where Do Childbirth Educators Teach?
Whether you are already a doula or are new to supporting birthing families, childbirth education is a great way to serve families. Perhaps you are wondering where childbirth educators teach families. One wonderful thing about getting into childbirth education is that there are many ways to teach families as a childbirth educator. At the International […]