Birth Preparation

What every birth worker needs to know about obstetric racism — where it came from, how it operates, and why it’s still running. The “Mothers of Gynecology” monument honors the sacrifice of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey, the enslaved experimental subjects of the “father of gynecology,” J. Marion Sims. Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at nearly 3.5 times the rate of white women. That disparity holds across income, education, insurance status, and zip code. It is not ex

This is what reclamation looks like. April is VBAC Awareness Month — and if you've spent any time supporting birthing families, you already know that a VBAC isn't just a birth plan. It's a reclamation. It's a person walking into a hospital or birth center carrying a previous cesarean, a stack of opinions from providers who may or may not be supportive, and a hope that this time will be different. That's a lot to hold. And it's exactly why doula support for VBAC families isn't

A Guide for Families — and the Doulas Who Support Them Nourishment in labor can support stamina, comfort, and energy — yet many hospital policies still restrict food intake. One of the most common questions that comes up in prenatal sessions and doula trainings is surprisingly simple: “Can I eat in labor?” Closely followed by: “Can I support my client eating in labor — especially if they have an epidural?” The answer lives at the intersection of physiology, research, hospital

Preparing for birth shouldn’t require navigating bias, dismissal, or pressure — every birthing person deserves to be heard, respected, and supported. 🌿✨ Birth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It unfolds inside real systems — some supportive, some complicated, some downright hostile. Policies, politics, staffing shortages, implicit bias, coercive practices, and rushed decision-making can all layer pressure onto a moment that deserves calm and clarity. And yet, even in these challe

When people hear the word doula, they often picture someone who supports the birthing person through labor — offering comfort, information, and calm. That’s absolutely true — but it’s only part of the story. A doula’s role extends to the entire family, and one of the most transformative parts of our work is helping the non-birthing partner feel confident, connected, and supported throughout the journey. 💞 Supporting the Supporter Birth can feel both miraculous and overwhelmi