Go over your birth plan with your Doula and let her know (most importantly let yourself know) which things you simply cannot abide and which things can occur with the least amount of stress to you.

She is advocating for a health care system in which it will be standard procedure for mothers and babies to thrive and not merely survive through birth and early life.

Doulas can help dad during the labor process just as much as mom. A Doula can show dad how to be as helpful as possible. She can be there to remind him of all he's learned. She can empower him to prot

Recently I asked some of my Doula clients which Blessing Shower gift was the most helpful or their favorite. People are always asking me what to give their friends that will stand out in their minds s