Aliza Juliette Bancoff

As a first-time mom, there are probably a lot of things you are curious about and wondering what to expect. This can range from wondering...

As an expectant mother, there are a lot of decisions that you are going to need to make for you and your unborn child. This...

Last night, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of initiatives with the goal of reducing maternal mortality rates in New York State....

Everyone knows the answer to what is a doula, but not everyone understands what exactly it is that they do. While a doula is there...

There are typically three different phases of labor—early labor, active labor and transition. But in some instances, often for first time labors, there is a...

Expectant mothers have probably seen enough movies and television shows that depict labor that they know how important breathing is to help them focus during...

Chances are if you are an expectant mother, you’ve heard the term “doula” before. In case you haven’t, a certified doula is a hired professional...

When you earn your doula certification through the International Doula Institute, your clients will be so thankful for your support. Happy Thanksgiving from the International...

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...

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...