Pregnancy and birth today involve more information, more testing, and more medical options than ever before. While access to care has expanded, I see many families feeling quietly overwhelmed, unsure how to navigate the system in a way that actually aligns with their values, nervous systems, and lived experiences. I wrote this article for BRAINZ Magazine  because I believe holistic doulas are needed now more than ever, not because modern maternity care is failing, but becaus

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Over the years at By the Moon, we have identified some of the elements that contribute to student success in our doula training program....