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JAN 2016 Around the Transparent Campfire: Why W...

“Women’s innate wisdom. Breastfeeding. Maternal fetal transmission. Motherly instinct. Woman-centered care. Maternal antibodies. Woman in labor. Mother” All words we hear in the birth world. Some clinical, some warm and fuzzy. All...

How Doula Regulation Misses the Point

How Doula Regulation Misses the Point As awareness of the benefits of doula care grows, many birth workers are exploring ways to make doula care more affordable and accessible to...

The VBAC Birth of Ezra William

The VBAC Birth of Ezra William July 18, 2012: Written by Taylor to Ezra  Our labor began around 3AM on July 17th after feeling pretty sick to my stomach the...

The Real Problem: DTI’s Response to “More Doula...

As someone who has taken an active role in the recruitment, training, and support of new doulas, I’d like to talk about why the recent post, More Doulas Can Help Lower...

Set Your Intention, But Stay Open: Thriving Tog...

Today’s post comes to us from DTI Membership Specialist and doula extraordinaire Jenny Bennett, who joined us in October 2015 for our first-ever retreat in Tulum, Mexico. We’re excited to...

Announcing the Departure of Aimee Brill

Aimee Brill has decided to pursue her work in international and community-based maternal health through her organization Village Birth International, and will no longer be a part of the DTI...