Childbirth — painful, messy, unpredictable — has been part of humankind for time immemorial. And in the US, which has surprisingly high rates of avoidable complications and maternal deaths, more ...

When Tamiya Griffin was expecting her first child in 2014, she had what she thought was a straightforward plan: deliver at the hospital down the road, the same place her mother gave birth to her. But ...

No one ever said giving birth was easy — it's physically draining, mentally taxing, and emotionally overwhelming. But research shows that doulas are significantly linked with a positive (and maybe ...

The Washington State Health Care Authority launched a new birth doula benefit for Apple Health (Medicaid) on Jan. 1. Birth doulas in Washington can now get reimbursed for services provided to Apple ...

For Elizabeth Cawein’s first pregnancy, she hired a birth doula — someone who could advocate for her during labor, educate her on birth beforehand, and support her postpartum in recovery. Sadly, ...

Like many women, Anna Kreider never thought about pregnancy or birth until she herself became pregnant with her first child. But she quickly became captivated with the wealth of information she was ...

San DiegoSan Diego — A proposed county pilot program would provide professional pregnancy and labor support for mothers of color with the goal of reducing childbirth-related deaths and complications.

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. 'Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth, & Early Motherhood' by Meyer is on sale now Carson Meyer is a ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This story is based on a conversation with Miranda Levy, a doula and infant-feeding specialist who ...

It is an established and alarming fact that Black women are more likely to die during childbirth than white women. This is why Rianka Dorsainvil, a CFP and co-founder of 2050 Wealth Partners, decided ...