Nurse Leaves After 12 Years to Be a Death Doula. How She Turns the Unconventional Job Into Something Beautiful (Exclusive)
Kacie Gikonyo works with terminally ill people and their loved ones to prepare for the end of life — "scary parts" and all ...
Doulas improve the experience of childbirth. Now their services will be covered by Medicaid in Utah
SB284 will mandate that doula services are covered by Medicaid, helping mothers in pregnancy, labor and postpartum.
Honoree: Adonica Shaw
Adonica Shaw is a doula, midwife's apprentice, four-time TEDx speaker, integrative health coach, author, and women's health ...
The demand for end-of-life doulas is rising. Here's how they address the physical and emotional needs of those nearing death.
Hospice Care Ratings examined data from KFF and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to highlight changes in ...
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The end-of-life doula: Making smooth the paths of people on the journey to death
For the Rev. Beth Stotts, death is a natural part of her ministry, where she embraces "humbling and powerful" work of guiding people at the end of life.
Bentonville Schools launches doula certification pilot program to improve maternal health
"We try to make sure that every student leaves with an industry ready certification so they can leave with a base knowledge ...
State lawmakers consider push for MaineCare to cover doula services
As numerous Maine hospitals have closed their birthing units in recent years, there’s a movement to increase access to doula ...
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Ohio doulas hold final meeting with elected chair, say their voices are being obstructed
Members of the state's doula advisory group at their March meeting in Rhodes Tower in downtown Columbus. The group lost their ...
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Ohio doulas say certification process meant to improve infant morality rates is hurting practice
Doulas are happy that a new certification process will allow the state to reimburse them for services through Medicaid. It's ...