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
The psoas. If you are like me, the first time I heard this word, I had no idea what it was and what, if anything, it had to do with birth. But I’ve learned since, that a prenatal psoas release … Read More
Find a doula that supports you and your provider You are a strong woman. Willing to do your best for your child, and yourself. You want the best care. Our doulas will support you in any choice you make with … Read More
A student describes how she followed her passion to become a doula and support women through their labor. She is now able to provide support, compassion, and comfort to birthing women as a doula. For more information on how to … Read More
When I first began my nursing career in labor and delivery, I quickly realized that physiologic birth was not well understood where I worked. I was looked at strange, and even told I didn’t know how to push with women … Read More
Becoming a doula can be a life changing journey. For many people it starts with a desire to serve women and their babies. We learn how doulas provide support , and attributes that embody a quality doula are traits we seek to have and … Read More
I love music. Music has a way of bringing me peace that nothing else can, and I even sang at one of my children’s births as a way to work through my contractions. Research has verified the ability of music … Read More
Recently describe by ACOG as one of the most effective tools to improve birth outcomes, doulas help provide both physical and emotional support during labor. Safe prevention of the primary cesarean delivery. Obstetric Care Consensus No. 1. American College of … Read More
This comes from an assignment one of my students turned in about the purpose of labor support. I felt it was a good description of the roles of doulas. “The purpose of labor support is to provide mothers with a … Read More
Our commitment to the Professional Doula Download Doula Statement of Professionalism (pdf) A month ago, I came out with a statement on the Professionalism of Doula Education and Care. Written to offer an industry standard for the professional doula, it … Read More
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