by DCBirthDoulas | Thursday, June 25, 2020 | Birth Support, Birthing Support, Coronavirus Covid-19, Labor Support
In speaking with families who have birthed during COVID-19, a consistent theme emerged: loneliness. At a time when you are supposed to be surrounded by your people, traditional support systems have largely been unavailable. Where can families turn for support during...
by DCBirthDoulas | Friday, May 29, 2020 | Black Birth Doulas, Black Maternal Health, Community Advocacy, Health Justice, Uncategorized
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry uplike a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore—And then run?Does it stink like rotten meat?Or crust and sugar over—like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sagslike a heavy load. OR DOES IT EXPLODE? “Harlem”by...
by DCBirthDoulas | Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Coronavirus Covid-19, Mother's Day
moth·er /ˈməT͟Hər/ (n) a parent (n) person of seniority (n) source or origin (v) to nurture with care and affection (v) to give birth or rise to To all who have created, grown, nurtured, nourished and protected – today and everyday – we celebrate and honor...
by DCBirthDoulas | Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Black Birth Doulas, Black Maternal Health, Health Justice, Uncategorized
Doulas are uniquely situated to address birth related health inequities.
by DCBirthDoulas | Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Coronavirus Covid-19, Uncategorized
The spread of COVID-19 has spurred increasing restrictions put in place by local hospitals. In response, DC Birth Doulas has spent the last two weeks pivoting into virtual support and live stream services for our pregnant families. In this time of increasing...
