Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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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...
Who Do You Benefit When You Become a Doula? Everyone!
This year’s theme for #worlddoulaweek is “doulas benefit everyone!” Have you thought about how many people you will benefit when you become a doula? We...
You Can Use Your Doula Training to Help Moms With the Baby Blues
What are the baby blues? How you can you help after your doula training? We’ll break it down for you and give some great strategies...
Tips for the First Trimester: What to do After You Find Out You’re Pregnant
One tiny pink line on a pregnancy test just told you that your life is about to change forever: you’re pregnant!!! Here’s what to do...
“It’s Like Being the Welcoming Committee”: Erykah Badu on Becoming a Doula
If you are thinking about becoming a doula, you have more in common with singer Erykah Badu than you might have realized. In addition to...
Important Information for Anyone who is Becoming a Doula: Researchers Have Discovered a Link Between Synthetic Oxytocin and Postpartum Depression
Here’s what you need to know about the newly discovered link between Pitocin and postpartum depression. Take note if you are becoming a doula! As...
Become a Doula Today: ACOG’s Updated Guidelines Could Lead to a High Demand for Doulas
ACOG’s latest guidelines for minimizing interventions during labor are very reminiscent of the skills you’ll learn when you become a doula. Yesterday on our blog,...
Great News for Anyone Considering Doula Training: The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Recommends That All Laboring Women Have a Doula
There’s no better time to enroll in doula training: ACOG recognized the vital importance of continuous emotional support in labor. Doulas will soon be in even...