Doulas also play a crucial role in improving birth outcomes and providing culturally competent care, particularly for Black women, women of color and immigrants. According to the Centers for ...

Doulas were once thought of as a special privilege or birth worker reserved for people looking to have an unmedicated birth. But Thomas says “literally everyone” can benefit from having a doula.

In active labour, the doula helps a mother physically, taking deep breaths along with her,” adds Celestina, further stating that in the ‘golden hour’ after birth, a doula helps a mother do ...

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Max Mowitz sees the effects of Iowa’s gender-affirming care ban every day in their work in Des Moines, particularly on trans ...

Attendees will be able to learn about the new Birth Circle Doula Program at UPMC Harrisburg. There will also be onsite interviews. “Doulas are trained health care providers who work with ...

They provide individualized information about health care options and the rights of pregnant people, and resources for the pregnant person as they go through the major health events of pregnancy and ...

lead doula/birth circle doula program at UPMC Hamot. And UPMC’s data speaks for itself. White House economic adviser tours Erie projects benefitted by ARP funding ...

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