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Exposing the Silence: How Birth Story Listening...

As many as one in three American women say the birth of their child was traumatic. Last summer, Lindsay Askins, a professional birth photographer and doula at Spot of Serendipity, and Cristen Pascucci,...

Reflections from a Birth Worker of Color: Doula...

DTI Doula Training, Washington, D.C. July 7th-10th Day 1 Today I hold space, joining with other advocates for birth, infant health, and social justice. Today we come to honor the...

Pregnancy and a Changing Dream of Motherhood

By Sophi Scarnewman, CD (DTI) When I was young, bearing a child seemed like it would somehow be an amulet against my abundant, persistent bad feelings. In children I saw unspoiled...

The Illusion of Informed Choice: A Breech Birth...

Two years ago I made a choice. It was informed, heartfelt, safe, family centered and also very difficult. At 37 weeks and 1 day, with the support of my husband...

Doula Voices: Why Come to the OneDoula Business...

Are you looking for a way to impact your business for the better, gain essential tools for organization and self-care, and cultivate a community of doulas? It’s been claimed before...

Looking for Connection, Balance, Stamina and He...

DTI doula and prenatal yoga teacher Theresa Church explains the benefits of yoga for us all, even those who are new to the practice. Physical activity is essential to well-being, whether you’re...