Nurse Leaves After 12 Years to Be a Death Doula. How She Turns the Unconventional Job Into Something Beautiful (Exclusive)
After being a nurse for 12 years, Kacie Gikonyo became a death doula who works with terminally ill people and their loved ones to prepare for a client's death. She talks with PEOPLE about the ...
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.
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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.
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With Parent & Child: Unpacking the role of doulas and birth companions
With March bringing World Doula Week, we speak to doulas and birth companions practising in Scotland about supporting ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Bentonville School District offers Doula Certification Program for students
Doulas offer support to mothers from the prenatal phase to delivery, and at times post-birth. Ignite has launched this ...
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Ohio doulas hold final meeting with elected chair, say their voices are being obstructed
The state's Doula Advisory Board says they're being forced out of a process meant to increase doula availability in Ohio.