Author page: Renee Hood

A Doula is a trained professional who provides physical, educational, and emotional support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The goal is to achieve the healthiest and most satisfying birthing experience possible. Physical support – helps with walking, position changes, massages, and breastfeeding support. Educational support – provide resources for prenatal and postpartum care along with answering questions about labor and…

The mortality rates for birthing people of color are significantly higher compared to Caucasian women. This is primarily due to racial disparities. Despite the educational level or socioeconomic background ethnicity is a contributing factor to these statistics. Regardless of the struggle many women of color may face, nothing is more rewarding than assisting anxious moms to bring life into the…