When hospitals limit the number of support persons, doulas can still function in their capacity as professional labor support without being physically present at the time of birth.
Doulas? A Do-What?! The thought of labor and birth can be scary for many women. Images of hospitals, fear, being alone, and pain can fill the mind and create a great deal of anxiety for those who are new … Read More
Advocate: the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; Typically, women giving birth have not been adequately prepared for the choices they will be faced with. They often have not discussed the pros and cons with their providers, nor … Read More
A nurturing doula can help empower women. “[C]aregiving professionals can seek new ways to nurture and empower [women]…during labor and birth.”-Paulina Perez To nurture is defined as “the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone … Read More
Black women are twice as likely to lose their babies as white women in Missouri, and the state’s maternal mortality rate is 50% higher than the national average, according to past Missourian reporting. These statistics are not just the norm … Read More
What is your name? Amanda Rhodes What is your doula business name? Beyond the Bump And my non-profit: It Takes a Village Where are you located? Cape Girardeau, MO When did you finish your doula certification? November 2019 Why did you … Read More
Sex for the Induction of Labor Why it may work: It is not the intercourse that causes contractions, but the hormones that help with labor induction. Semen has the highest levels of naturally occurring prostaglandins. Prostaglandin is the same hormone we use to … Read More
I came across an article that said that “Overuse of therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests, and medications is an understudied problem that may account for as much as 30% of healthcare spending in the United States and result in harm to patients, … Read More
A recent discussion with a family member has led me to look into more research concerning the use of the AFI(Amniotic Fluid Index). The AFI is used to determine whether an overdue mother should be induced. Coincidentally, the bloggers at … Read More
What is your name? Kelly Harper What is your doula business name? Elemental Beginnings Where are you located? Adelaide, South Australia When did you finish your doula certification? I completed training with New Beginnings in 2018 but have been working … Read More
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