Cherise Doyley, a mother of three, was in labor at a Florida hospital when a nurse brought her a tablet. On the screen were a judge and several lawyers, doctors and hospital staff. Doyley wanted to have a vaginal birth. They wanted to force her to undergo a cesarean section. Doyley, a professional doula, had […]
Birth and postpartum doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, who is the creator of Not So Private Parts, a lifestyle blog that aims to end the stigma surrounding talking about women’s issues, is now adding another title to her resume: author. On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors, penned by the life doula, helps readers thrive in […]
Dustin Young, a recently certified male doula, is encouraging men to educate themselves on childbirth and is advocating for women before, during and post-labor. The California native shared that he began his journey to becoming a doula after aiding his younger sister, Alexis Pitts, during her pregnancy and childbirth. “It was a safe birth but […]