by DCBirthDoulas | Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Birth Support, Birthing Support, DC Birth Doulas, DCBD East, Labor Support, Maryland Doulas, Midwifery
1. Look at the data Did you know that where you give birth and who you give birth with may be two of the most important determinants of birthing vaginally or by cesarean? “While being overweight, diabetic, or older can make it more likely for a woman to have a...
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 | 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...
