by Anna Balagtas | Oct 1, 2023 | Doula, Loss
Content Warning: This post contains discussions of stillbirth and infant loss. Due to its heavy content, we suggest you take breaks when necessary, and check in with yourself. We also encourage you to have a support person accessible to you — whether learning... 
by Anna Balagtas | Mar 3, 2023 | Birth, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy
Content Warning: This post contains an analysis of harmful views and language towards trans people that may cause harm to engage with and read. Please read with your capacities in mind and disengage if you start to feel activated. For peer chat support, please contact... 
by Anna Balagtas | Mar 3, 2023 | Doula, Featured, Health Care, Our Brood
I hear this question often: “I want to be more inclusive to queer people. How can I do that?” and my answer is always, “Why?” Why do you want to be queer inclusive? Is it because you’re queer yourself and want to find more supportive ways to care for your... 
by Anna Balagtas | Oct 4, 2022 | Doula
I have a confession to make: I used to be an incredibly judgmental doula. And no, before you ask, I would never judge my clients out loud and outright, but no one was stopping me from thinking about my judgments. I also would never go as far as to insert my own... 
by Anna Balagtas | Sep 23, 2022 | Reproductive Justice
While the term “reproductive justice” may conjure images ripped from today’s headlines, the framework of this practice at the core of a doula’s work builds a foundation for a person’s reproductive journey upon four pillars of advocacy,...
