“Your birth plan allows you and your support team to curate the beautiful and joyful birthing experience Black mothers deserve ... contact information, your doula’s name (if applicable ...

They also expect that their partner will always be able to support this ‘plan’. I think that following through with the birth plan is difficult without an extra support person (doula etc).” “Some of ...

Serving doulas must rely on grants, a second job, or do free work. By not providing just compensation, the government is burden shifting onto already stressed Black and brown care workers (mostly ...

On Sept. 27, the Department of Social Services provided public notice of intent to submit a permanent plan. The program ...

“But also, each birth is really different. It's really helpful to have a doula present.” Thomas also says that people in marginalized communities can also benefit from doula care. “Black ...

Courtesy Getty Images In high-risk pregnancies, such as pregnancies affected by HDFN, a birth plan should include details ... not in the picture or has a tendency to be squeamish, plan to have a ...

Are you expecting a baby in 2025? Have you considered getting breastfeeding counseling or support from a labor doula?

Black mothers in that time frame were 2.5 times more ... She noted that while the emergency rule, which holds until a permanent plan is finalized, would not financially cover every woman who could ...

Alexia Doubouya, Founder of Cocolife.black, a recognized authority on Black Maternal Health shares what you need to know ...

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 ...