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Leaving the House in Labor
A practical checklist to help you feel ready, grounded, and supported as you transition from home to your chosen birth space.
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Decluttering the Baby Registry
A categorized list to cut through commercialized noise with an emphasis on daily care, connection, recovery, feeding, rest, and adaptability.
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The Prenatal Part
From the moment you find out you’re expecting, a million and one things are likely to cross your mind — here’s a gentle guide through some of the big common questions, choices, moments, and decisions.
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Holding the Full Story: The Two Covers of Our Spring/Summer Issue
Two photographs depicting two moments through the lens of two artists. One powerful, unfiltered story that deserves to be seen. This is why we couldn't just choose.
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Inside the Spring/Summer 2025 Issue of Everyday Birth Magazine
Moving through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum almost like a guided timeline — not as a strict sequence or formula, but as a way of honoring how many layers, decisions, emotions, and small thresholds people encounter along the way.
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This New Study Confirms + Expands the Conversation on Black Women’s Worry in Pregnancy and Birth
The study “Manifestations of Anti-Black Racism and Worry About Pregnancy and Birthing While Black,” reveals the multifaceted ways in which racism drives the deep, valid worry Black women carry into pregnancy and birth and the multi-level need to address it.
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Why We Need to Talk About the National Doula Certification Board (NDCB)
A close look at the proposed requirements, and reflection on gatekeeping, equity, and the future of community-centered birth work.
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Choosing a Birth Work Training Program: Key Questions to Ask
Choosing a birth worker training program can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. Start with these key questions to navigate your options with clarity, intention, and confidence.
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Ask a NICU Doula: Your NICU Questions Answered
"My baby is getting ready for NICU discharge, and I’m excited and scared at the same time. What can I do to feel more prepared?" Certified NICU nurse and NICU doula Mary helps you navigate the NICU experience with confidence and support.
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"What Does Placenta Previa Mean?" And More Placenta Questions Answered
Pregnancy comes with a whole new vocabulary, and "placenta" is often one of those words you may not have really heard before! The placenta is an incredible organ, working tirelessly to support your baby — let's take a closer look at some common questions.
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Beyoncé Bowl As A Metaphor for the Stages of Labor
We use Beyoncé’s iconic Christmas halftime show to unpack the stages of labor and celebrate the power, stamina, and teamwork behind every birth story.
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"How Do I Start Paying Myself A Salary?" A Common Birthworker Financial Question Answered
"I have separate business and personal accounts, but I've never formally paid myself in a pre-planned way... Should I make the shift to establish a 'salary' for myself? Where should I start?"
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