In separate trials earlier this year, Jennifer and James Crumbley became the first parents in U.S. history to be convicted of involuntary manslaughter for a mass shooting committed by their child.On April 9, they were each sentenced to 10–15 years…
The benefits of doula care are widely accepted, but the ability to access that care remains out of reach for many. Currently, there is almost no coverage for doula care under private insurance plans. Coverage for doula care is expanding…
Studies have shown that birthing people who were assisted by a doula had fewer birth complications and were less likely to have a low birth weight baby. Doula assistance has also been linked to a lower likelihood of premature and…
Little data exists on the pregnancy and birth experiences of LGBTQ+ people. One study of bisexual and lesbian women published in 2019 by the Maternal and Child Health Journal found higher rates of miscarriage and premature births compared to heterosexual…
"You're pretty much the plaster that goes over the cracks of the medical system."That's how Bonnie Silva, a full-spectrum doula based in New York City, describes the role of doulas and birth workers. For many people who are pregnant or…
Chintimini Wildlife Center helps unite orphaned ducklings with wild parents.