Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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Doula vs. Midwife: What is the difference?
Becoming a new mom can sometimes be overwhelming. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, every new mom needs a helping hand to get...
What are the Reasons for Having a Cesarean?
While many different studies have shown that having a birth doula reduces the chance of having a cesarean, that is not always the case. When...
Good Night, Sleep Tight: How Becoming a Doula Can Help Babies Sleep Safely
For new parents, sleep is a priority. After becoming a doula, you can help families with newborns sleep safely and soundly. A recent study put...
After Your Doula Training, Teach Your Clients how to Use Their BRAIN During Labor
When you complete your doula training, use this helpful acronym to encourage your clients make informed decisions for their birth. Part of the role of...
How To Become a Doula
Becoming a doula and starting your own successful career is easier than you might think! While organized doula training is not required before an individual...
What Does Doula Training Consist Of?
For many new doulas, the idea of supporting other women before, during, and after childbirth is the dream job they didn’t know existed. Most women...
The Hardest Parts of Being a Birth Doula
For those ambitious individuals who are looking into branching into an exciting and rewarding career as a birth doula, there are a few elements that...
What is a Doula and Why Should I have one?
For most first-time moms, giving birth is an event that can seem scary yet very exciting. Even with a plethora of books out there to...
Doula Training, Celebrities, and Postpartum Depression: Breaking Down the Stigma of Maternal Mental Health
The prevalence of postpartum depression is an important topic of doula training. Even celebrities from Princess Diana to Chrissy Tiegen have opened up about their...
It’s Time to Stop Saying “As Long as the Baby is Healthy”
Everyone hopes for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Let’s not forget that mom’s health, hopes, and dreams are important, too. If you have ever...