Doula
Doula Ginny Phang on the Role of a Doula and the Stress Cycle During Birth
As a Doula, Ginny Phang has supported over 300 births and taught antenatal classes to hundreds of couples. She believes in doulaing with a warm heart because birth matters. At her TEDxSingapore talk Ginny explores the role of a Doula and how learning to manage the stress cycle can help women achieve an empowering natural birth.
Top Five Myths About Having A Home Birth
by Tracy Odell, The Stir
April 22, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)
Before I considered a home birth, I thought it was a crazy idea. But now that I've had one, I'm here to dispel some serious myths for other women who may be considering home birth as well!
Help for Christine Taylor: Victim of Iowa's Feticide Law
by Amie Newman
February 25, 2010 - 2:50pm (Print)
A group of concerned advocates rally to help Christine Taylor--the young mother accused of "attempted feticide" under Iowa's anti-choice feticide law-- put her life back together after the charges are dropped.
If You Want A Say In Your Own Birth Process, Please Leave Now
by Amie Newman
November 5, 2009 - 5:18pm (Print)
Roundup: NYT on Home Birth, How Obama Can Lead to Middle Ground on Abortion
by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check
November 13, 2008 - 11:22am (Print)
Mi Compañera
by Miriam Pérez, radicaldoula.com, feministing.com
October 30, 2007 - 7:12am (Print)
During a time when abortion politics are the wedge issue dividing the social justice movement, some doulas are working across issue lines to provide women with the support they need for all their decisions.
Pregnant Behind Bars: The Prison Doula Project
by Amie Newman
August 2, 2007 - 7:30am (Print)
At least 7 percent of incarcerated women are pregnant when they are sent to prison, with little access to health care or pregnancy resources. A group of Washington state doulas are there for them though.
