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04/25/2026

Let us be clear, doulas are NOT responsible nor fully capable of fixing the systemic issues leading to significant and inappropriate disparities in care.

The fact that this article is from 2020 and we are STILL facing significant disparities shows how deeply rooted these issues are.

However, as doulas, we can improve outcomes for each family we serve. Even in a high risk medical birth, doulas offer continous support to help parents feel safer and more supported.

Many doulas also participate in Black Maternal Health Week, local and federal advocacy, awareness campaigns, etc.

It is currently Black Maternal Health Week. An important week to highlight disparities, celebrate those doing the work, and continue pushing for change to end inappropriate disparities.

What have you learned about Black Maternal Health Week and disparities?

Ful article below.

04/24/2026

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04/05/2026

Join Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire to explore the evidence on induction at 41 weeks or later. Inductions for non-medical reasons have been on the rise over the past 30 years. You might have heard about the ARRIVE trial and the increase of inductions at 39 weeks. But what about induction after your “due date” has passed? In this podcast episode we discuss why providers might recommend, or at least open the discussion, to inducing for going past your due date, the difference between a medically indicated induction and an elective induction, and what the research says about outcomes when labor is induced at 41 and 42 weeks instead of waiting for labor to begin on its own

This podcast episode is a companion to the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article on "Evidence on: Inducing at 41 Weeks or Later.” You can access all of the resources, scientific references, and a free 1-page handout at ebbirth.com/inducing41weeks.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of stillbirth. Please take care while listening.

🎧 Listen now to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast:⁠
EBB 393 - Inducing at 41 Weeks or Later

ebbirth.com/393

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03/23/2026

Happy World Doula Week to all my Doulas!

Finding purpose and peace in this world is not easy, but we are doing it! ✨

We are amazing, sacred, and needed ✨💖 May we continue this important work and the fight!- The fight for the right for all women & birthing people to have safe/respected/and positive birth experiences! ✨

Continue to stand in your Ancestral calling, your purpose, & your peace 💖

I see you, I appreciate you, and love you all💖💖

03/22/2026

Today we celebrate World Doula Day, marking the beginning of World Doula Week (March 22–28) 🌱

☀️ Chosen to align with the spring equinox, this day symbolizes fertility, balance, and new beginnings—a powerful reflection of the work doulas do in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

🌍 A little history:
World Doula Day began in Israel, with the very first Doula Day celebrated on March 22, 2011. The initiative was founded by Ruti Karni Horowitz, who invited CAPPA to join the project—an invitation they embraced with passion and enthusiasm. From the very beginning, the vision was clear: this day would not belong to one organization, but would honor ALL doulas and doula organizations worldwide.

Today, we recognize doulas everywhere for the critical role they play—offering emotional, physical, and informational support, improving birth outcomes, and ensuring families feel seen, heard, and supported during one of life’s most transformative moments.

🤍 Tag a doula you love
🌱 Thank a doula who changed your journey
✨ Celebrate birth, community, and collective care

Order your print at; mandalajourney.com

03/17/2026

What to expect as a support person in the O.R. + Doula tips!

1.) Expect to wear a “buddy suit” shown in this video…or a pair of scrubs provided by the hospital.
- Doula Tip: cut a small slit over your pants pocket for easy access to your phone for photos 📸

2.) You will have to wear a face mask. 😷
-Doula Tip: put 1-2 drops of essential oils (peppermint/lavender) in your mask. Thank me later!

3.)Have a playlist ready 🎶
-Doula Tip: Baby’s are usually out/born with in 10-15 minutes once the support person is brought back. So if there is a certain song you want your baby to be born to, you may be able to plan it out. 🫶🏾

Bonus Doula Tip: In some hospitals your doula can support you in the O.R. Your doula counts separately from your support person, who can support you & your partner during a planned C-section.
While your support person has to sit back and wait during the set-up…. Your Doula is able to be with you from start to finish. Ensuring you receive continuos support and advocacy 💖🥰

03/13/2026

🩸✨ Breast milk is made from blood — not directly from what you eat.

Your body pulls from your bloodstream to create milk that’s perfectly designed for your baby. Most newborn gas is normal, and diet usually only matters if there’s a true protein allergy or intolerance.

Evidence matters. So does reassurance.