Dec 24, 2021
As the year comes to a close there are many important tasks to
complete in order to close out the current year and anticipate and
plan for how to proceed into the new year. As doulas, it's
important to review every aspect of our business with a critical
eye.
It's critical to take a look at systems, processes,...
Dec 10, 2021
If there is one thing that 2021 has taught us it is that this has been the year of the doula. Navigating through 2021, doulas still feel the impact of visitor restrictions. Doula agencies are experiencing more demand for services than ever. The demand for independent contractors to provide doula services is at the...
Nov 26, 2021
November is National Adoption Month and so we continue the second part of our Supporting Adoption series. In this episode, we take a look at how to support adoptive parents who will welcome a new baby to their family in the days or weeks after birth. As doulas, it is important to understand that there may be...
Nov 22, 2021
When you mention adoption, for most individuals it brings to mind a solution. A solution for infants and children who are in need of homes and loving families. Yet what rarely comes to mind is the psychological and physical impact of adoption on adoptees. Adoption, specifically the separation of an infant or child...
Nov 11, 2021
Like most topics we discuss, there is a lot of nuance surrounding how to support adoption. There are many choices that are available to the birthing parent. Will the adoptive parents be present for the birth? During the immediate postpartum period will they want to hold and/or feed the baby? Do they desire no contact...