Human Milk Analysis: What’s normal?
By Laura Serke RD, CSPCC, LD, IBCLC Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? What a great time to talk about human milk! With the recent FDA approval for human milk analyzers, we will be hearing more about the nutritional content in human milk. As lactation...
Let’s Build a New Pathway
By Tiek Johnson I am a doula, so I undoubtedly think highly of the work doulas do. Growing up in a large family, I’m pretty sure I’ve been a doula for the majority of my life, but I unofficially stepped into the role in 2016 and officially trained in 2019. I define a...
Culturally Appropriate Doula Care
The importance of culturally appropriate doula support when birthing in dominant culture establishments By Dominique Gallo, IBCLC, RLC These days, birthing in the hospital is “normal.” When a family gets the news that they are pregnant, most go to see an OB or midwife...