It was lovely spending some class time together. I could talk about doulas and birth all day and I love stepping into a space where I can share you about birth - it is a topic that literally has an effect every human!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about birth in the US, doulas or placentas.

Here are some resources if you want to learn more.

Holistic Stages of Labor
When Survivors Give Birth
Postpartum Support
Maternal Mortality
Midwife or Doula

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