I had a great time at the NW Doula Conference last week. There was a terrific keynote on trends in the doula profession by Amy Gilliland, author of the blog Doula-ing the […]
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Doulas in the NY Times
It’s always great to see discussion of doulas in mainstream media. The NY Times published this article about the growing popularity of doulas and efforts to integrate us more […]
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Ohana Alumni Club and Mama Power Gear launch party pictures
It was great to see everyone at the party. It was a pleasure to be with all of you laughing, eating and sharing stories! Thanks for celebrating with us. Here […]
Posted in Doulas, Ohana News
Ob/Gyns recommend doulas in new guidelines on preventing unnecessary c-sections
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has published a groundbreaking update that changes their stance on when a cesarean section should be considered.
It also includes this gem about […]
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New book about doulas
I’m looking forward to reading this new book about doulas.
Birth Ambassadors
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Cesarean Birth Workshop
Loved seeing all the doulas at the workshop we hosted at Ohana last night for Chicago area doulas on supporting clients through Cesarean births. Thanks for coming everyone!
Posted in Doulas, Ohana News
New study finds that Medicaid could save money by covering doula services.
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Posted in Doulas, Research & Articles
My week with Ina May Gaskin
I have just returned from an incredible week attending a training with midwife Ina May Gaskin at The Farm in Tennessee. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible work […]
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Testimonials
"I have no doubt that Jocelyn Alt made my natural childbirth possible."
"I credit my successful VBAC [Vaginal Birth After Cesarean] at age 39 mostly to the support of Autumn and Jocelyn."
"Having Autumn there with me was an immeasurable gift. She was a deep well of quiet strength, experience, and knowledge."
"Having Jocelyn & Autumn on the team boosted our decision-making and confidence. Their knowledge & experience stands out."
"They were incredible at 'reading the room' and being able to tell how much or how little attention I was needing at the moment."
"Working with Jocelyn and Autumn was a pleasure. They were attentive, compassionate and engaged from the first time we reached out to them, to even now, weeks after the birth."
"Jocelyn has magic hands! My pain just seemed to melt away with her massages."
"It was so great to have been able to meet and work with two doulas."
"The thing I appreciated the most about having Jocelyn at my birth was her natural ability to put me at ease."
"I really can’t rave enough about how Jocelyn helped me help my wife."
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