As doulas, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals with a fear of birth. This fear can be rooted in many sources. First, the way in which TV represents birth. Second, the stories our friends and family share; and third, an individual's lived experiences. The media often portrays birth as a...

Doula mistakes come in all shapes and sizes. We're human, so it's understandable that mistakes will happen. Some mistakes will be unavoidable and only discovered through trial and error. Others can be avoided. Common mistakes include a lack of effective communication, such as being slow or...

One of the most common questions we hear is, "How do we navigate the question of how many clients we have supported when we first start out?"  The question "How many births have you attended?" Or "How many families have you supported postpartum?" is not uncommon. Certain personality types are...