Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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OB Provider Green Flags
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 Can’t Promise You a Specific Birth, But I Do Promise This
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...
How Doula Support Improves Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes: Insights from a Meta-Analysis
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...
What Doulas Can Do When Labor Stalls (Without Overstepping Scope)
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...
Steps Towards a Positive Birth Experience
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...
Is Water Birth Safe? What AJOG Recent Meta-Analysis Found
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...
Evidence for Doulas – New AJOG Study Finds Doulas Improve Outcomes
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...
Is Being a Birth Doula Demanding?
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...
How to Build a Doula Client Base
Becoming a certified doula is an incredible accomplishment. However, once the training is complete, one of the biggest questions new doulas ask is, “How do...
How Doulas Provide Continuous Support During Long Labors
One of the core components of doula care is continuous support. Research shows that when a birthing person has uninterrupted emotional and physical support during...