Tag: doula
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Afro-Indigenous Birth Practices: In-Person 2-Day Training – February 1-2, 2025
Join me for a transformative 2-day in-person training on Afro-Indigenous Birth Practices in Clayton County, Georgia, this February 1-2, 2025. This immersive experience will dive deep into the ancestral wisdom and holistic practices used by BIPOC communities, empowering you to support women in their birth journeys with the power of tradition and healing. What You’ll…
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Using Insurance and HSA/FSA with a Birth Keeper/Doula
I love that insurance companies are beginning to cover birthkeeper/doula services. It shows that the world is beginning to see the benefits of having a birthkeeper/doula. They help to lower cesarean rates, decrease epidural use and improve overall health outcomes! Insurance companies should cover birthkeepers/doulas; they save them so much money! The great news is…
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Embracing Free Birth: A Woman’s Right to Choose
In a world increasingly dictated by medical standards and institutional protocols, the concept of free or unassisted birth is often met with scepticism, particularly from those entrenched in Western healthcare systems. As a passionate advocate for women’s autonomy in childbirth, I firmly believe that every woman should have the right to choose how she brings…
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Empowering Black Women: Role of BirthKeepers and Doulas
The alarming disparity in maternal mortality rates between Black women and their white counterparts is a pressing issue in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In my state of Georgia, we…
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BirthKeepers, Doulas, and Midwives – Who are they?
In the intricate tapestry of childbirth support, three key roles emerge as pillars of guidance and care: BirthKeepers, Doulas, and Midwives. While these titles may seem synonymous at first glance, each plays a distinct yet complementary role in bringing new life into the world. Midwives: Historically revered as guardians of birthing knowledge, midwives have walked…
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