The argument comes up often when doulas are discussing scope of practice. When doulas who are also midwifery students talk about doing clinical things at births, you hear things like this: “Some doulas also have midwifery training and therefore have the ability to perform some medical support, but caution must be used! If such a …
Please note that none of these are referral or affiliate links, they’re just places where I know you can buy these things. Bag to take To Births or Postpartum Support There are lots of options here. I *strongly* recommend something you can carry hands free, whether that’s a backpack, crossbody bag, or tote with a …
I once heard an OB say “Babies are like library books. They have a due date, and for every day past the due date, there is a price to pay. And it’s the baby that pays the price!” He was explaining why he has an absolute policy that all of his patients MUST be induced …
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There’s no one right way to have a backup arrangement with another birth doula. However, it IS undoubtedly better to have a backup arrangement than to have nothing in place when you need it! Why you need a backup First let’s talk about why you need backup! It’s simple: You are human. Even if you …
Please note that none of these are referral or affiliate links, they’re just places where I know you can buy these things. Bag to take To Births or Postpartum Support There are lots of options here. I *strongly* recommend something you can carry hands free, whether that’s a backpack, crossbody bag, or tote with a …