Solidarity Doula Services

05/21/2019

The vast majority of pregnant American women don’t use the help of a doula, but more and more seem to be enlisting their services.

03/23/2019

Seriously! We have a long way to go.

Yes, support for breastfeeding can mean someone to sit and help you latch your baby on – but it also means acceptance, a better environment to feed in, and investing in infrastructure to make it easier

01/24/2019

Did you know that it is perfectly fine— healthy even— to delay your newborn’s first bath?

Study finds holding off is beneficial

11/16/2018

Some great links that address common pressures to induce.

The holiday season is upon us. 🍂 🍁 🍽 🥘 📯
(Gosh, that snuck up on us fast!) A season of joy, giving, gatherings, food and more food, and also a season of labor inductions.

Around the holidays in the U.S., the number of labor inductions soar. Undoubtedly the rise in inductions are not due to necessity, but quite often because of pressure from a provider or related to what is “convenient” for them and their schedule.

TRUTH: Babies do not know it’s Thanksgiving. Get the facts so that you can make informed decisions about your body and your baby. Letting labor begin on its own is usually safest for moms and babies. You should not feel pressured to induce without medical necessity.

Below are some helpful links surrounding induction. . . .
Saying 'No' to Induction: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595289

Cytotec Induction and Off-Label Use: http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/cytotec.asp

Small Pelvis? Big Baby? The Truth about CPD: http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/small-pelvis-big-baby-cpd

The Evidence for Induction for Low Fluid: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/what-is-the-evidence-for-induction-for-low-fluid-at-term-in-a-healthy-pregnancy

The Evidence for Inducing Labor for Going Past Your Due Date: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date

The Evidence for Induction for Suspected Big Baby: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby

11/02/2018

What a great article about midwives!!

https://www.healthline.com/health/midwives-growing-in-popularity-what-to-know?fbclid=IwAR1nmo12hbeC4xWdGFGY1Nq2Qc2zJ4oi9g8FwdrnDkJlCZsV-0m79ug5ZdA #1

10/03/2018

Because when a baby comes, friends and families don’t always know how to help.

06/01/2018

Giving birth can be overwhelming. Use these six suggestions—such as creating a birth plan and knowing your rights—to protect yourself, your baby and your rights when it comes to labor and delivery.

02/22/2018

Here's what every pregnant person should know about doulas — according to doulas.

01/12/2018

11/27/2017

So much wisdom.

What can we learn from the cultural postpartum rituals of low-income, developing countries?

10/09/2017

Really important and seldom discussed!

I've been to more than a few births.  I've worked with women from a variety of backgrounds and previous birth experiences. I've been at labors that have lasted ...

09/02/2017

(This is an amazing organization in Illinois!) "Thinking bigger picture, creating healthier babies and families also fosters more resilient, caring communities, with children ready for kindergarten."

Sistering CU, a new organization based in Champaign-Urbana, seeks to improve the path that new mothers encounter.