Maybe you have only had an epidural birth, induction, or c-section. Perhaps you had a positive experience with those, or you had a negative one. Either way, you might be wondering if you can become a doula if you never had a natural birth. The answer is, absolutely! You can absolutely become a doula even […]
New Study: Induction of Labor Increases Risk of C-Section, Might Contradict ARRIVE Study
As doulas, most of us are very familiar with the ARRIVE Study. In fact, many of us have found it difficult to support clients desiring a natural birth since the ARRIVE study was published. Anecdotally, many of us felt induction of labor increases risk of c-section. However, it was difficult to navigate our anecdotal experience […]
The International Doula Institute Partners With New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical For Lactation Education
The International Doula Institute is a US based globally recognized training and certification organization. At the end of 2023, IDI was able to partner with New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical (NYPH) to provide dozens of staff members with lactation education. IDI’s Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) certification provides 45-hours […]
Can You Be The Right Doula For Everyone?
Many doulas believe every family that desires a doula should have access to one. Experienced doulas also know that there are plenty of clients for every doula. Birth work does not need to be a competitive field. However, can you be the right doula for everyone? Ultimately, it will depend on who you ask. Some […]
The Cause of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Found – Morning Sickness Cause Different Than Expected
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. […]