Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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International Doula Institute Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week
A week dedicated to raising awareness, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for black mothers This week, the International Doula Institute (IDI) joins the global community...
Doula Support – 6 Quick Tips For Birth Support
As a doula, you are a highly trained professional. You trained to learn all about doula support. This article might seem basic, but we can...
A Historic Victory for Doulas and Birthing People in New York State: Medicaid to Cover Doula Support
Today marks an unprecedented triumph for doulas and birthing people across New York State. A new bill has been passed, ensuring that Medicaid patients receive...
New study on community based approaches to breastfeeding and safe sleep.
A wonderful study was just published in BMC Health today. This is incredibly important for doulas and breastfeeding counselors. Menon, M., Huber, R., West, D.D....
Doulas on Social Media – Is It a Must?
Social media has been popular for well over a decade now. With more platforms, engagement, and users than ever before, are doulas on social media...
Safe Sleep – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, it is vital we help educate our clients about many infant care topics. This includes ensuring they understand the evidenced based information for...
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...