Kendall Bullock

Ode to the dilation station, we’ve crossed paths many times before, but during labor, dear old toilet, you’re not my favorite anymore. You spice things up, you mean business, you’re rude but oddly motivation, because every contraction here brings me closer to baby, thank you, dilation station. I’m ready to sit down, take the ride, rock, breathe, and feel the vibration. You ask a lot, but you deliver results, a true MVP of dilation. You keep my bladder nice and empty, catch leaks once my water...

One of my favorite things to witness as a doula is the connection between partners during labor. It’s raw, emotional, and so beautiful to watch. Every couple brings their own energy into the birth space. Some partners love being hands-on and fully involved, while others offer quiet, steady support with just a look or a hand squeeze. No matter what that looks like, my goal is always the same: to help create a birth environment where both the birthing person and their partner feel supported,...

As the benefits of doula support during childbirth and postpartum become more widely recognized, an increasing number of insurance...