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How Can a Doula Assist with an Epidural Birth?
There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...

Mary Ghyabi
Aug 15, 20222 min read


Common Misconceptions About Doula Work
Doulas are becoming more mainstream, but a lot of people still don’t completely understand what exactly doulas do. Frequently, when I...

Mary Ghyabi
Jul 1, 20223 min read


Why Are Doulas So Expensive?
Recently, I completed an interview with a potential client who asked me an important question. “Why are doula fees all over the place?”...

Mary Ghyabi
Feb 25, 20223 min read


Different Types of Doulas
If you’ve heard the word “doula” before, you probably think of someone who supports women throughout labor and delivery. This is...

Mary Ghyabi
Feb 4, 20222 min read


What Does a Doula Bring to a Birth?
Doulas bring a lot to a birth. We bring years of experience, brains full of birth-related knowledge, hearts full of compassion and joy,...

Mary Ghyabi
Jan 7, 20222 min read


The Pros and Cons of Doula Work
I want to preface this blog post by stating that I love my job! Working as a doula for the past two years has been an absolute dream....

Mary Ghyabi
Dec 31, 20214 min read


Why I Became a Doula- Mary's Story
Hi there! I’m Mary, and I am half of the Madam Doula team. I also write the majority of our blog posts! So far, our blog posts have...

Mary Ghyabi
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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