Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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When You Become a Doula, You’ll Meet Moms Who “Hate” Postpartum as Much as Adele
Adele was very candid about her postpartum depression. The singer’s words mirror what you may hear from new moms when you become a doula. Adele...
What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Certified Doula
Being a doula is a rewarding career that allows women to support other women before, during and after giving birth. While a doula works to...
Physical Changes to Expect During Your First Trimester
As a first-time mom, there are probably a lot of things you are curious about and wondering what to expect. This can range from wondering...
Is a Birth Doula Right for Me and My Baby?
As an expectant mother, there are a lot of decisions that you are going to need to make for you and your unborn child. This...
New York Introduces Medicaid Coverage for Birth Doula Support
Last night, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of initiatives with the goal of reducing maternal mortality rates in New York State....
What Exactly Does a Doula Do During Childbirth?
Everyone knows the answer to what is a doula, but not everyone understands what exactly it is that they do. While a doula is there...
How to Survive Prodromal Labor
There are typically three different phases of labor—early labor, active labor and transition. But in some instances, often for first time labors, there is a...
Breathing Tips for Labor and Delivery
Expectant mothers have probably seen enough movies and television shows that depict labor that they know how important breathing is to help them focus during...
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Doula
Chances are if you are an expectant mother, you’ve heard the term “doula” before. In case you haven’t, a certified doula is a hired professional...
When You Earn Your Doula Certification, Your Clients Will Have a Lot to Be Thankful For
When you earn your doula certification through the International Doula Institute, your clients will be so thankful for your support. Happy Thanksgiving from the International...