Maria Silver Pyanov, CPD, CCE
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President Biden Signs Stillbirth Prevention Act into Law
As doulas, we know that not all pregnancies result in a health, live birth. For those of us who have supported families facing the unimaginable...
Black Maternal Health Week – IDI Doulas Supporting Awareness
At the International Doula Institute, we strive to be part of change. While the role of doulas is to support clients in self-advocacy, doulas often...
Black Maternal Health: The Role of Doulas
It’s Black Maternal Health Week, which is observed in 2024 on April 11-17th. Why is Black Maternal Health Week a thing? Because in the US,...
Olympian Tori Bowie Dies in Childbirth – What Doulas Should Know
Tori Bowie, a 32-year-old Olympian, tragically passed away during childbirth in early May. The most horrifying aspect, she was alone, suffering from preeclampsia, and succumbed...
Maternal Health Outcomes and Disparities Worsened During Global Pandemic
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported to congressional attendees in October 2022 the concerning trend in maternal health outcomes. The GAO found maternal health outcomes...