The science on this superstition is more complicated than you might think.
Full moon, more babies?
Category: doulas
Doulas Doing Business Summit 2024
Join me at this free virtual conference next week! The Doulas Doing Business Summit is on its second year, and I am EVEN more excited this year because of how amazing last year was. In case you haven't heard about this summit (especially if you're new to the birth world - welcome!!), here's the deal:… Continue reading Doulas Doing Business Summit 2024
What I’ve been reading
Grief, sociology of healthcare ,and novels; what do you recommend I add?
Unboxing my new book
A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss - it's here!
How to ask four doula interview questions you don’t know how to ask
"So, do you, like, actually help with stuff or is this just an oxytocin vampire situation?"
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of 2023
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
I'll occasionally hear folks talk about how they want to hire the most experienced doula - the one who has been doing doula work for the most years or supported at births. Sometimes, making a hiring decision based on this metric is actually not a good idea, for a few reasons. One reason is specialty:… Continue reading How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
Two tips for advocacy as a support person
It's about amplifying voices!
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of the first half of 2023
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
Disability and doulas
An upcoming presentation
Abby the Sociologist Doula 