

Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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Pineapple To Induce Labor – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we know pregnancy can be a beautiful time. However, we also know the end can be quite challenging, and not feeling like a...

The 5 Rules of Being a Great Doula
When we become doulas, we want to make sure we are the best doula we can be. Sometimes, this leads to comparing. However, there are...

International Doula Institute Expands Doula Training Program to Address Growing Demand for Doula Support Under Medicaid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Doula Institute Expands Doula Training Program to Address Growing Demand for Doula Support Under Medicaid Philadelphia, PA – International Doula Institute...

Accessibility in Birth – Giving Birth While Disabled
If you are able bodied, it can be hard to realize how difficult everyday situations can be for someone with a disability. As doulas, we...

Postpartum Traditions – Support Around The World
As birth workers, we know how important the postpartum period is. For those of us in the United States, we often experience a lack of...

Supporting Birth Partners as a Doula
As doulas, supporting birth partners is a vital part of our role. While we provide a lot of support and focus on the birthing person,...

Can You Work As a Doula Online?
We have seen online birth workers for years, however, Covid-19 really impacted how many we saw. Can you work as a doula online? After 2020,...

New Year’s Resolutions For Birth Workers
January, the time of year where we are motivated to do our best and make changes. Often, people think about physical changes, health, and even...

Popular Diet Reduces Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Diabetes, Study Finds
As doulas, we know that a whole body, whole lifestyle, holistic approach can be important in maternity care. In understanding the physiology of pregnancy, this...

Evidenced Based Birth Information and Doula Scope of Practice
As a doula, it is vital we use evidenced based birth information as we provide education and support for our clients. However, it is equally...