Doulas
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Postpartum
Sign-On Bonus for New Team Members + Essay Contest — Doulas of Capitol Hill
Our 2024 word of the year is Experience. Doulas of Capitol Hill is committed to supporting our clients to have…
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What’s In Your Postpartum Doula’s Bag?
One of the most popular questions at my Postpartum Doula trainings and on social media is “what should I pack…
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Why is Anti-racism work important for doulas and educators?
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy and postpartum-related causes than white women. Many factors contribute…
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Here’s What You Need to Know — Doulas of Capitol Hill
By Emily Griffin, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C Interrupted sleep, feeding challenges, endless to-do lists, complicated relationships with our own parents and…
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Pregnancy
Could Virtual Doulas Help The Maternal Health Crisis?
We are going in the wrong direction—that is, regarding maternal mortality rates, because the numbers of 2023 showed a terrible…
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Making Early Parenthood Easier and More Sustainable — Doulas of Capitol Hill
For example, before birth – usually at 38 weeks pregnant, we deliver a bassinet, swing, bouncer, lounger, play gym, and…
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Count the Kicks — Doulas of Capitol Hill
Recently, one of our doulas talked with her birth doula clients about the clients’ goals for her labor and delivery…
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Abortion Support Statement — Doulas of Capitol Hill
Politics. Private. It is necessary. Taking care of your health. Complicated. Emotional. Reproductive Justice. Choice. Stigmatized. Controversial. compassionate Discovered. Guidance.…
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Madam C.J. Walker — Doulas of Capitol Hill
This Black History month, we want to celebrate the men and women who pushed past poverty and systemic racism to…
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Augusta Savage — Doulas of Capitol Hill
Augusta Christine Fells was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, on February 29, 1892, one of fourteen children. Augusta grew…
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