Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after labor and birth. Unlike medical providers, doulas do not perform clinical tasks. Instead, they offer continuous, nonjudgmental support, honoring each birthing person’s values and preferences—whether they choose an unmedicated or medicated birth, at home, in a hospital, or in a… Read More The Role of a Doula: Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond