Adonica Shaw is a doula, midwife's apprentice, four-time TEDx speaker, integrative health coach, author, and women's health ...

Among the plethora of choices, two key figures stand out: the doula and the midwife. But what are their roles, and which one ...

With March bringing World Doula Week, we speak to doulas and birth companions practising in Scotland about supporting ...

WAUKESHA, Wis. — As a mother of 10, Tamara Thompson’s passion for birthwork began with her own journey into motherhood. Now, ...

Midwives can provide additional services, including postnatal care for mothers and babies and emotional support during labor and delivery. A doula is a trained professional who has experience in ...

Pregnancy is a life-changing journey, but let’s be honest it can also feel overwhelming at times. Between hospital visits, a changing body, and preparing for postpartum life, there’s a lot to ...

The Southern Birth Justice Network (SBJN), a nonprofit focused on maternal health equity, is working to expand access to midwifery and doula services, which they say can help address the crisis.