Heat, air pollution, lead and other toxins can harm pregnant people and babies. Birth workers are raising awareness.

Recovering after giving birth is no easy task, and if you have other children depending on you, it can be even tougher. At ...

Doula LaToshia Rouse shares insights into the work of a doula and what expecting mothers must know about their rights.

And we can't just be ending this before we get a chance to start," she said. Doulas help navigate pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Though the process hasn’t been without problems, the ...

People who may need doulas the most generally cannot afford them because N.C. Medicaid does not cover the costs.

Recently, the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit calling for better and safer patient care, released its 2025 Maternity Care Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of ...

Advocates Black doulas are playing an essential role in offering much-needed support to pregnant women, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Medicaid-enrolled doulas assisting Long Island women during pregnancy and after birth now have access to a new platform that aims to alleviate administrative hurdles and lead to better outcomes ...

Madison Star Brim explains blending artistry, fashion, and ancestral wisdom in her work as a doula for Black Maternal Health ...

Kameelah Phillips, MD, breaks down how to speak up during pregnancy care and raises the alarm on a serious postpartum issue for Black mothers. It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s ...

Brandie Bishop-Stacker was absent from school the day her little sister was born 24 years ago. Instead, the then-10-year-old ...

It could end up benefiting them in the long run. The Philadelphia Flyers’ poor 2024-25 season, which concluded on Thursday with a 5-4 regulation loss in Buffalo, leaving them with a 33-39-10 ...