Articles on doula training, certification, recognition and building a practice from Birth & Baby University.
Gestational surrogacy brings several people into one birth: a gestational carrier, one or more intended parents and a baby who will go home with the intended parents. Each has different needs, rights and feelings,…
Read the article: Supporting Families Through Surrogacy: What Doulas Need to UnderstandPostpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, and it is not only an event in the delivery room. Bleeding can build gradually, hide inside the abdomen after cesarean, or return…
Read the article: Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage and Delayed Warning SignsAfter birth, estrogen and progesterone fall sharply, the placenta is gone, lactation hormones rise and sleep is disrupted. It is tempting to explain every tear and sleepless night as "hormones." The research supports hormone…
Read the article: Postpartum Hormonal Changes: How They Influence Sleep, Mood, and Physical RecoveryPostpartum psychosis is far less common than postpartum depression and far more dangerous if missed. It can begin suddenly, the person affected may not realize they are ill, and the family may not know…
Read the article: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: Warning Signs and Emergency ResponseA diagnosis of fetal growth restriction (FGR) usually means more scans, more monitoring and a birth plan that depends on test results. Families are often frightened and unsure what the term means. Doulas do…
Read the article: Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction and Its Implications for Birth PlanningHypnobirthing is popular, and its supporters often describe dramatic effects on pain and intervention rates. The research is more cautious. This article reviews the best available summaries, explains why the numbers vary so much,…
Read the article: Hypnobirthing and Self-Hypnosis: What Does the Research Actually Show?People often describe birth and postpartum doulas as "the same job at different times." The two roles do share a philosophy: non-medical, family-centered support, offered within clear boundaries. But the work itself, the training…
Read the article: Birth Doula Versus Postpartum Doula: Understanding the Differences in Training and ResponsibilitiesIndependent doulas often work alone: they attend births without colleagues, hold clients' confidences and carry the emotional load of the work. Many describe peer groups and networks as lifelines. This article asks what evidence…
Read the article: How Peer Support and Professional Communities Influence Career SatisfactionThere’s no single best doula training program for everyone — there’s the one that fits your goals, budget, and the families you’ll serve. Before enrolling, verify seven things: scope that matches your work, a…
Read the article: What Makes the Best Doula Training Program? A Buyer’s ChecklistDoula care is often described as a way to narrow racial and economic gaps in maternal health. The hope is understandable, because the gaps are large and well documented. But the claim deserves careful…
Read the article: Can Doula Support Help Address Disparities in Maternal Health Outcomes?Page 9 of 23
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