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 | Oct 3, 2022 | Doula, Loss
Content warning: the story below depicts the birth of a stillborn baby. This story is shared with consent. If you would like to move ahead to the guide portion of this blog, please keep scrolling below. Early in my doula career, I supported a family through an... 
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,... 
by Anna Balagtas | Sep 22, 2022 | Doula
So, you’re looking to hire a doula to support you in a reproductive care transition – hooray! We are so proud of you. These are huge steps! In supporting your quest in hiring a doula, we’ve come up with 10 questions you can ask birthworkers when you meet them to...
