Have you ever wondered what doulas bring to a birth? Explore our tools of the trade!

There is research showing that doulas lower rates of certain medical interventions. But doula support goes way beyond those stats.

If you know ahead of time that you’ll have a c-section, you can still benefit from doula support! Throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time, doulas can enhance your experience of welcoming a new baby.

If you’ve wanted to get your doula a little something to say thanks but have felt a bit lost, we have a list of gift ideas (written by two doulas) that your doula will love!

Wondering how a birth doula will be worth it if your partner plans to be really involved in your birth? Read this list of ways birth doulas can make a positive impact on your partner’s experience, as well as yours.

If you're searching for a doula to support you in birth, this list of dos and don'ts will help you have great conversations during your doula interviews. A doula consult is usually your only chance to get to know this person before you spend hundreds of dollars on their services, so it's a don't-miss opportunity!

Flexibility is a value we hold dear in our doula practice. Learn why this aspect of our approach makes such a big difference for our birth doula clients.

If you’ve chosen not to hire a doula, you might be thinking, “My partner will be my doula.” Well, that’s probably not quite true. Read on to learn whether your partner really can fulfill the role of a doula during your labor.

Have you ever wondered what it means when birth doulas say they are “on call” for their clients? Read on to learn more about how doulas make sure we’re ready for our clients, no matter when labor happens.

Many new parents don't know about how a postpartum doula can support them when they welcome a new baby. Learn more about what postpartum doulas really do!

You may have noticed something conspicuously missing from our blog… birth stories. Although many doulas share birth stories on their blogs, we’ve chosen not to. Learn why.

Giving birth in a hospital? If you haven't decided about hiring a doula yet, maybe this will shed some light on just how valuable that assistance can be, even AFTER your baby is born!