Agenda : an underlying often ideological plan When it comes to working with families as doulas, an agenda is one thing that we should never have. As a doula trainer, the core of what I teach doulas is non-judgmental support. Your doula’s personal … Read More
When it comes to preparing for labor also known as birth planning, there are a few things that we like to discuss with clients in our childbirth education classes. The first is that birth is a journey. You know … Read More
Let’s talk about the biggest childbirth lie ever sold. Prenatal optimal fetal positioning. This prevailing notion that maternal positioning in pregnancy can prevent a posterior baby in labor and improve outcomes. This is one of the most persistent lies sold … Read More
Medical billing is a very complex arena. Whole departments are dedicated to it for many medical providers. For many years doulas have made the mistaken assumption that there is a CPT code that applies to doulas. Sources citing this code … Read More
What?! Don’t you know what a doula is? First off, you’re not alone, and secondly, it’s ok. For this reason, you just became my new best friend. I’m Eva, and I love meeting someone who has no idea what a … Read More
Doulas don’t empower people. There, I said it. I bet the heads of quite a few doulas just exploded. Or maybe your head turned fully around like a bad scene out of The Exorcist. But hang in there, I’m going … Read More
I want to take a minute and talk about induction of labor. The opinions on induction of labor are as varied as the people who feel free to offer them so readily. Many only what to share what amounts to … Read More
This topic is incredibly close to my heart. As a doula, I’ve seen many labors stall due to cervical scar tissue. If you’ve had me as your doula, I’ve probably asked about your GYN history. Specifically, I often ask if … Read More
Recovering from birth and learning to breastfeed can be a challenge. Even for the most experienced of parents. I’d been a doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for the better part of 7 years when my youngest was born. … Read More
Because I have been asked by several doulas and clients why I’m leaving an organization I’ve been certified with for nearly 15 years I feel compelled to share the letter I sent today to DONA’s Board of Directors and Regional … Read More