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.

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

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!

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.

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!

If you're wondering if you should ask any of your loved ones to attend your birth, here are some considerations from a doula to help you decide. And if you do decide to welcome loved ones into your labor space, we have some recommendations to help you manage it all!

In this post we share our favorite decision-making tools for labor. We use this with our doula clients at almost every birth!