Evidence & Research

There is a misconception that doulas are for uncomplicated, low-intervention births. That they belong in birth centers and water birth stories, not in MFM offices or hospital rooms with monitors and IV poles. That misconception costs families. The truth is this: when a pregnancy becomes medically complex, the need for a consistent, knowledgeable, emotionally grounded support person does not go away. It increases. The medical team does not shrink when a pregnancy gets complica

A typical day on Labor & Delivery. One spontaneous labor. Thirteen 39-week inductions. This is what "routine" looks like now. If you've been following our blog, you've already seen our deep dive into the ARRIVE trial and what it means for elective induction at 39 weeks. (If you haven't read that yet, start there, then come back. It'll give you important context for what follows.) Now there's a new piece of research worth your attention. A 2024 retrospective cohort study out o