Tag: doula
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How to Get Insurance to Pay For Your birthkeeper/Doula
One of the big questions I get asked is if I hire a birthkeeper or doula, will my insurance company cover her fees? And if so, how do I go about it? This is a very good question because if you’re olanning for a home birth understand most of the costs are out-of-pocket and it…
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Empowering Women of Colour Through Doula Support
As a traditional midwife, birthkeeper, and advocate for holistic wellness, I have witnessed firsthand how empowering women of colour through birthkeeper/doula support can profoundly transform birth experiences. In many communities, especially among Black and Indigenous women, birthing has historically been a sacred and community-oriented experience. However, over time, the medicalisation of birth has often left…
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The Impact of Birthkeeper/Doula Support on Maternal Mental Health and Wellbeing
Maternal mental health is an essential part of the birthing journey, yet it is often overlooked in mainstream healthcare. As a traditional midwife and doula, I have seen how consistent, compassionate support can dramatically improve maternal mental health and overall wellbeing. Birthkeepers/Doulas are not just birth workers but emotional anchors who help mothers navigate the…
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The Role of Traditional Midwives in Modern Healthcare
The Role of Traditional Midwives in Modern Healthcare As a traditional midwife living in America, I often have to prove my midwifery skills. Traditional midwifery is an ancestral practice that has supported women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for centuries. Our program, Rooted in Wisdom, is our community-centred women’s group; we receive this…
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Get Your Birth Worker Business Started with the Ultimate Form Packet
Starting a career as a birth worker is a fulfilling and empowering journey, but it can also feel overwhelming to get all the necessary tools in place. As someone who has been in the birth industry, I know how much time and effort it takes to create all the forms you need to operate professionally…
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