Aliza Juliette Bancoff

Hearing the words “labor isn’t progressing” can be stressful for both birthing families and doulas. A labor stall—sometimes labeled as failure to progress—is one of...

A positive birth experience does not depend on a specific type of birth, level of pain, or absence of intervention. Research consistently shows that satisfaction...

As a doula, you know that many families wonder about water birth. With conflicting information and opinions, many families wonder, is water birth safe? Many...

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes. Quantifying the association between...

Becoming a birth doula is deeply meaningful work. Doulas witness some of life’s most transformative moments. It’s rewarding supporting families through labor, birth, and the...

Becoming a certified doula is an incredible accomplishment. However, once the training is complete, one of the biggest questions new doulas ask is, “How do...

One of the core components of doula care is continuous support. Research shows that when a birthing person has uninterrupted emotional and physical support during...

Doulas offer invaluable experience, and childbirth educators add more evidence-based knowledge. Birth doulas are uniquely positioned to support families throughout pregnancy and labor. Our strength...

As childbirth educators and doulas, we hope to help parents have positive birth experiences. While we’ve often seen this anecdotally, we now have studies backing...

As a doula, one of the most important things we do is help parents prepare for birth. A new study found a lack of confidence...