Auriel Ortiz

Choosing the right doula can make a significant difference in your birth experience. A doula offers physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. To ensure you find someone who fits your needs and values, it’s crucial to ask the right questions during your interview. This guide highlights key questions that help you understand a doula’s approach, experience, and compatibility with your birth plan. Understanding the Doula’s Experience and Training...

Welcoming a new baby into your life is a deeply meaningful event, full of anticipation, hope, and sometimes uncertainty. Many parents-to-be share that the journey can be overwhelming, with most feeling that there is so much information about birth that they don't know where to start learning. Often times, parents are scared of the birth process itself and wish there was an easier way to bring their baby Earthside. Enter, the Doula! What Does a Doula Do? A doula is a trained professional who...

Accessing doula care can be a transformative experience for expectant parents, offering physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Yet, many families hesitate to hire a doula due to concerns about cost. While some insurance companies are finally getting onboard with coverage for Doula services, most are still behind, making payment a challenge for some families. Fortunately, there are several creative ways to pay for doula care that can make...