Mary GhyabiNov 13, 20223 minWhy 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...
Mary GhyabiApr 16, 20224 minTips for Advocating for Yourself Advocating for yourself during your labor and delivery can be difficult! One of the main reasons that families choose to hire doulas is...
Mary GhyabiFeb 4, 20222 minDifferent 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...
Mary GhyabiNov 5, 20212 minDoulas 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...
Mary GhyabiOct 15, 20212 min3 Great Books for Natural Birth Parents As a doula, and general birth nerd, I have read stacks and stacks of books pertaining to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period....
Mary GhyabiSep 14, 20212 minWhat's The Difference Between a Doula and a Midwife?The roles of doulas and midwives overlap in many ways, but there are some key differences between these two career paths!