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Elevating Birth Work: Why Ongoing Mentorship Matters
Women learning about pregnancy and hormones together in mentorship. At BirthPro, we recognize that completing a doula workshop is just the beginning of your journey into birth work. That first certification is powerful—but sustaining confidence, deepening skill, and staying inspired requires ongoing learning and community. The Mission Behind BirthPro BirthPro exists to strengthen the field of birth work by helping doulas grow beyond basic certification. We offer trauma‑inform

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), PMH-C, CLC, EBB Inst.
Aug 3, 20252 min read


When Words Aren’t Enough: The Heartwork of Holding Space Through Loss
Another loss. Another family whose lives are forever changed. As doulas, we are often the steady hands and open hearts in the most vulnerable of moments—but when tragedy strikes, even the most experienced among us can feel unsteady, heartbroken, and unsure of how to be in that space. Supporting a family through the death of a mother or baby is the hardest work we will ever do. It’s also the most sacred. Birth is not always joyful. Sometimes it’s devastating. And in those mome

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), PMH-C, CLC, EBB Inst.
Aug 2, 20252 min read
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