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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...

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...

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?”...

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...

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,...

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....

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...