Why Is Postpartum Support Important?
A potential postpartum client who was interviewing me this past week asked an important question: "Why did you choose to start supporting...
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Mary Ghyabi
Aug 15, 20222 min read
How Can a Doula Assist with an Epidural Birth?
There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Common Misconceptions About Doula Work
Doulas are becoming more mainstream, but a lot of people still don’t completely understand what exactly doulas do. Frequently, when I...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Who Do Doulas Work With?
Doulas provide a myriad of services including prenatal education, labor and birth support, lactation education and postpartum support....
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Mary Ghyabi
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Why Are Doulas So Expensive?
Recently, I completed an interview with a potential client who asked me an important question. “Why are doula fees all over the place?”...
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Mary Ghyabi
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Different Types of Doulas
If you’ve heard the word “doula” before, you probably think of someone who supports women throughout labor and delivery. This is...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jan 7, 20222 min read
What Does a Doula Bring to a Birth?
Doulas bring a lot to a birth. We bring years of experience, brains full of birth-related knowledge, hearts full of compassion and joy,...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 31, 20214 min read
The Pros and Cons of Doula Work
I want to preface this blog post by stating that I love my job! Working as a doula for the past two years has been an absolute dream....
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 24, 20213 min read
Why I Became a Doula- Mary's Story
Hi there! I’m Mary, and I am half of the Madam Doula team. I also write the majority of our blog posts! So far, our blog posts have...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 17, 20213 min read
What Nights with a Postpartum Doula Look Like
Are you considering hiring a nighttime postpartum doula, but aren’t sure what this type of support looks like? This blog post is for you!...
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Mary Ghyabi
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Doulas and Dads: Why Hiring a Doula is a Great Choice for Both Parents
Sometimes, parents may be apprehensive about hiring a doula because they believe that the doula will push the father to the sidelines and...
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