As a scholar of comparative religion, a birth doula and a hospital chaplain, I am particularly interested in examining how doulas can best support a birthing woman’s spiritual or religious practice.

ALPINE, Utah, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MotivHealth, a health insurance company defying traditional boundaries, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with AZOVA Health, a pioneer in ...

Maternity care company Pomelo Care has acquired The Doula Network, the companies announced on Tuesday. Traditionally offering only virtual care, the acquisition now allows Pomelo Care to provide ...

Across Utah, more families are seeking ways to make birth a calmer, safer and more supported experience. One of the most impactful ways to do this is through the care of a doula—a trained professional ...

It's time for open enrollment and we're seeing some new benefits for expectant families at big-name employers. Walmart is one of them. It just expanded its doula services nationwide, covering up to $1 ...

MinnPost’s reporting is always free, but it isn’t free to produce. We rely on donations from our readers to fund our independent journalism. Providing women on Medicaid with doula support during ...

Health insurance company MotivHealth announced it is partnering with Utah-based telehealth company AZOVA to provide its members with Birth Doula Support Memberships. AZOVA is a digital health platform ...

A new study in Birth reports that doulas provide benefits for women in childbirth, even when male partners are present. Support from the doula included close physical proximity, touching, and eye ...

While most people think they have similar functions, doulas, and midwives actually have vastly different training, duties, and certifications. Every new parent needs a helping hand. Fortunately, there ...

Clare is a “full spectrum doula” who specifically focuses on supporting people having abortions. She chose this profession because of her own abortion experience. “I felt very much alone,” she ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For expecting mothers, the journey of labor and delivery can be an emotional rollercoaster. While having loved ones and medical staff by their side provides comfort, ...