So you've decided to become a doula... You want to be the best you can be... There's a lot of advice out there... Where to start? What's...

When a mother first gives birth, it doesn't matter how many books or videos she has learned from, she will need to intuitively begin to...

Women naturally want to support one another in pregnancy, birth and during the postpartum phase.  Still, with our Western, disconnected,...

Dear Mothers, You are not bad, defunct, broken, ignorant or unnecessary! You are good, selfless, strong, intuitive, gentle and NEEDED! I...

So often, postpartum doulas get confused with "baby nurses" but they are not the same!  And it reminds me that parents often don't know...

Before you read this blog post, go back and read PART 1: Sneaky Psychology of Maternity Care Part 1 There is a lot more in that one of...

Education is very important.  The understanding of how labor works, how your cervix and uterus operate and what really exists in the...

Might sound like a funny name but we (us birthy chics at MaternityWise) made it up based on the position and the fact that we use it with...

So just what does a postpartum doula do? Remember, not all doulas are made alike.  Since being a doula is an unregulated occupation, many...

Okay, now the labor is over. The easy part begins, right? Oops! Did no one warn mom about her wacked-out sleep schedule or late night...

"I want to get qualified to attend births and postpartum moms, but I can't afford the training" Have you considered how getting certified...

Originally published by the BBC: "A new study shows that newborn babies can reap the health benefits of a delay in cutting their...

It's not easy being a doula. One aspect that might surprise you when you begin attending women, is the vulnerability you must allow...

Did you know....? Massage benefits laboring moms in a lot of ways! When was the last time you had a massage? It may have been a...

Sleep Deprivation Have you ever experienced sleep-deprivation? Many of our military have... It's a form of mental and physical training...

Pregnancy and birth is a normal physiological function of the female body.  In general, the female body is as capable of pregnancy and...