A doula lends emotional ... as well as some important dos and don'ts when nursing: 1.According to Shanille, Black women were made to believe breastfeeding was "shunned" upon and "nasty." ...
Women are paying for doula services in increasing numbers. And not just for birth. There are now doulas - non-medical professionals who offer guidance and support - for all manner of milestones ...
the doulas work regularly with doctors and nurses, forming strong bonds as permanent parts of the obstetrics team, said Brandy Gentry, a UPMC doula. "Magee-Womens offers a doula from the first OB ...