May 7, 2026
Why do cesarean rates keep rising and what does that actually mean for the families you support?
We have to start by breaking down the cesarean rate conversation the birth world has been getting wrong.
From the origins of the WHO 15% figure what it actually said, what it was designed to measure, and why we've...
Jan 17, 2026
Confidence grows through action, not intention.
Did you know that confidence as a process? You do not wake up with it. You build it by doing the work, taking a step of faith, and sometimes missing the mark.
Confidence forms through experience, reflection, and repetition.
It develops when you act, before you feel...
Jan 3, 2024
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders impact 15-21% of pregnant and postpartum individuals, according to the National Institute of Health.
As birth professionals, it is likely that you will encounter a client who experiences a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or after birth. We must be able to identify the signs...
Sep 29, 2023
Childbirth education is a way for pregnant individuals to learn about the process of birth and what options may exist. It does this through expelling fear and increasing knowledge. In addition, it teaches pregnant people how to advocate for their wishes.
However, the role of the doula and the role of the...
Feb 18, 2022
Teaching childbirth education classes is one way to support pregnant individuals and their families. It is also a great way to enter birth work. Especially when labor or postpartum doula work just isn't something that you can make work for your current circumstances.
Adding childbirth education when you're already an...