How Doulas Can Help By Abbey Barnosky I Want To Join The Fight! If you are reading this, you either are a doula and/or you believe in the work of a doula to impact families across the world. And
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Ashanti Rivera
Ashanti is a BAI Birth and Postpartum Doula, who holds many other titles in the birth world! She is a wife and a mother to 5 boys. Ashanti is passionate about her work. She founded her nonprofit organization
Doula Access Letter for Medical Facilities
Doula Access Letter to hospitals. During this time many facilities are changing policies to limit family’s access to doula care. Knowing the value of doulas to parental health, offering physical and emotional support, and offering families information and education, we
Covid-19 and Doula Support
n behalf of Birth Arts International, a Doula Training and Certification Organization, we thank you profoundly for your willingness to protect our communities by containing the COVID-19 infection
Pregnant Parents Need Us Now.
People who are pregnant right now are facing a fear that has only been imagined in movies. They have happy endings and a hero. We are now asking expectant parents to be their own heroes. In the United States, our
Covid-19 and Doulas
The following is information for doulas and birth-workers on Covid-19. We are Birth Arts International want to offer our students the most up to date information and care practices to assist them when working with doula and other types of
The pro’s and cons of writing a birth plan
The pro’s and cons of writing a birth plan Do I need to write a birth plan? I have had 3 babies and I didn’t write a birth plan for any of them. In retrospect, did I need to? I
8 Ways To Get A Better Night Sleep During Pregnancy
8 Ways To Get A Better Night Sleep During Pregnancy Many women struggle with sleeplessness in pregnancy. According to Your Pregnancy Week by Week, “nearly 80% of all pregnant women have trouble sleeping at some time during pregnancy” and “many
Benefits of Movement in Childbirth
Benefits of Movement in Childbirth Hi readers! My name is Marin Huskey. I’m a childbirth educator, mother and budding herbalist currently living in Tucson, AZ. I come from a large family, all born at home. I birthed my own son
What is a Postpartum Doula?
What is a Postpartum Doula? Bringing home a newborn harbors many challenges, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth baby. These challenges may be physical. They may be mental. Most of the time, they are a combination of both!