Certified doulas aren't medical professionals but can provide needed emotional support.
Certified doulas aren't medical professionals but can provide needed emotional support.
Read the personal accounts of actual women who have worked with these pregnancy helpers.
All three offer various kinds of support during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Forgoing a hospital setting is fine for many women, but having a plan in place is vital.
Here's what you should know about the trendy delivery method.
'Kangaroo care' offers a variety of benefits to newborns.
These professionals can help get your baby sleeping through the night.
Your baby's head pressing into your spine during delivery may cause serious pain.
For her second home birth, the actor prioritized self-advocacy and comfort.
Women facing the decision to abort often need emotional support—enter this specialist.
The number-one rule is that you can always say no.
Your step-by-step guide to finding the right person to record this very important day.
This labor accessory is becoming increasingly popular.
Policymakers hope the new law will help address the state's Black maternal mortality crisis.
No, they aren't your birthing coach, but they're not a sex therapist, either.
A seasoned doula weighs in on the benefits of looking at options before you're actually in labor
A doula serves as your advocate and guide during one of your most life-changing experiences.
An emotional support professional can set the tone for a positive birth experience for women.
How to find a doula to empower and protect you for a successful birth.
Patient advocates are finding creative ways to provide support when they can’t be present.