Advocacy. Believe it or not, this seemingly core concept of the doula role has long been one of the most hotly debated topics among...

Today marks five years since the arrival of my first doula baby. And today also marks five years since the birth of my profession, my...

Family Ways is pleased to offer our COMFORT MEASURES WORKSHOP Saturday, Sept 27, 2014 3:00 - 6:00 pm Rockville, MD $75/couple "If a...

Not long ago, I had the privilege of attending a beautiful, natural, and very lengthy birth. I attended as a backup doula and, having not...

I frequently hear from clients, especially as we are putting together their birth plans, that "my doctor will let me do this" or "my...

I long ago became comfortable with breastfeeding in public. Now, with my fourth child, I’m completely unabashed about breastfeeding...