Overcoming the “3-Week Drop”: How Postpartum Doulas Protect Breastfeeding Duration
Setting up a great foundation in the hospital is a powerful start, but the real test often happens once you […]
Setting Up for Success: How Doulas Protect Your Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding is a natural and nurturing way to bond with a newborn, but it can also be a challenging experience
Protecting Maternal Mental Health in Central Texas
Bringing a new baby into the world is a beautiful and emotionally transformative experience. While the arrival of a baby
Birthing Centers vs Hospital Delivery
The best birthing location depends on a mother’s health, preferences, birth values, and the kind of support you want throughout
The Circle of Care: Why “For the Community, By the Community” is More Than a Slogan
At Community Doulas of Waco, we believe that the best people to support a community are the people who live
Why Every Family Deserves a Postpartum Doula: Cherise’s Story
When Cherise became a postpartum doula, her heart was set on helping new mothers during one of the most vulnerable
What Does a Birth Doula Really Do? A Look Into Their Role in Pregnancy and Birth
When preparing for childbirth, many people focus on choosing a hospital, building a birth plan, or packing the perfect hospital
Creating a Birth Plan: How a Doula Can Help You Own Your Voice
A birth plan isn’t about controlling every aspect of labor and delivery. It’s about exploring your preferences, understanding your options,
Prenatal Nutrition: How Diet Impacts Fetal Development and How Doulas Can Help
When someone is pregnant, their body is doing incredible work by supporting both their own health and the development of
The Story of Community Doulas of Waco: Creating Generational Healing Through Doula Support
By Lacresha Duffey Community Doulas of Waco began with a calling. In 2019, after a pilot doula program at CareNet