A doula’s impact on lowering Cesarean intervention
Molly Green, Professional Doula The purpose of a doula is to provide continual care for a birthing person that allows them to feel safe in their desired space, supported in their choices, and satisfied with their experience. This used to be a lofty description to go...
Commitment to Inclusivity
Dear USLCA Colleagues, Recently, our esteemed colleague Elizabeth Kirts Smith shared thoughts on her journey through the breastfeeding world, personally and professionally, as well as the many ways that the pregnancy, birth, and lactation processes intertwine. Her...
Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding: The Ripple Effect
Elizabeth Kirts Smith, MPH, ICCE, IBCLC, RLC When I began my certification process to become a childbirth educator in 2000, there was a small section on breastfeeding. We learned the basic information and were guided towards breastfeeding being the best way to feed a...