The Purple Doula

So many things to be grateful for in the midst of all that has happened this year. I am so thank for all of my amazing clients, past, present and future! I am thankful for my amazing colleagues and mentors. I am thankful for the ability to do this amazing work. ... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

So proud of Laura and Jackie for making their dreams and vision such an amazing reality for moms and local providers. @thenestingplaceli is no joke! So honored to be able to attend their grand opening celebration today in their beautiful new space!

The Nesting Place is a wellness space on Long Island with professional services, support groups, and classes for mothers and families. From massage, mental heal...th, lactation support, acupuncture, reiki to childbirth education, mommy & me classes, and fourth trimester support groups, The Nesting Place is an all encompassing supportive environment where moms can gather and grow. See more

I see you, you amazing pandemic birth givers https://www.mother.ly//to-the-mama-who-had-a-baby-during-t

A doula is SO much more than what you might think they are!!

Hospital policies are often communicated to parents as you must, we can’t let you, or you’re not allowed. Language like this implies that the hospital has... some sort of legal authority over you, or your birth, or rights over your care. The reality is: Only the person giving birth has the legal authority and rights over their body and the baby they’re carrying. Hospitals may enforce guidelines on their own employees and contractors, but they generally don’t have the right to enforce them on you as a patient. Arbitrary policies don’t override the basic rights of people receiving care. Remember that--unless a policy is the result of an emergency order or public health measure from your local or state government during the pandemic--hospital policies equal hospital *preferences* about your birth. They are not, generally, legally binding on you as a patient. ^^ This content is taken directly from our short online course for parents coming this TUESDAY. Doulas and CBEs: we are making this available to you to purchase in bulk at a deep discount for your clients! "3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Hospital Birth" - the countdown is on! #birthrights #knowyourrights #consentculture #consent #informedconsent #childbirtheducation #laboranddelivery #maternitycare #birth #hospitalbirth #homebirth #birthcenterbirth #birthmonopoly #doulasofcolor #doulas #doula #doulalife