doula

After a traumatic birth experience, ash luna struggled to find support as a nonbinary parent of a child with a disability. So they set out to create their own community. This effort transformed into the 4th Trimester Bodies Project.

Photojournalist Karen Kasmauski documents the the work of Black midwives and doulas, who are making progress against staggering racial disparities in birthing outcomes.

A network of indigenous doulas in Washington shows how Indigenous knowledge and experience foster healthier pregnancies and birth outcomes within Native communities.

BIPOC doulas Selena Maldonado and Lydia Harris discuss the benefits for Latine people of having a doula and/or midwife.

Court Harris's piece gives an overview of exactly how doulas -- also called companions -- support families during cesarean births, as well as other situations.

This podcast episode from Sexing History explores the history of advocacy of Black doulas, midwives, and other birth attendants.

This blog post, from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, celebrates the unsung work of African American birth workers, including doulas and midwives.

A database of Black midwives, doulas, and lactation support consultants developed for people seeking Black birth care providers.

A top ten list from Childbirth Connection of things to know or think about as you advance through your pregnancy and birth.

Profile of Dustin Young, a male doula working to make childbirth safer and to educate men about the birthing process.

An audio interview and written transcript with OBOS content expert Sabia Wade about becoming a doula, race and health disparities, advocacy, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Things to consider when choosing a doula include cost, certification, and more.