Aliza Juliette Bancoff

For many expecting parents, one of the most significant decisions they will make during pregnancy is where to give birth. In the United States, families...

As doulas, we do not provide medical advice, clinical care, or catch babies. However, we are experts in helping families have positive birth experiences. Because...

As doulas, nothing makes us happier than knowing our clients are in great hands. While birth is unpredictable and has many variables, a caring and...

As a doula, I want nothing more than for you to have the birth of your dreams. I want you to feel confident, positive, and...

A 2023 meta-analysis showed how doula support improves maternal health and birth outcomes.  As doulas this is no surprise as we see the benefits of...

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...