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What You Need to Know Before Bottle-Feeding
A common misconception is that bottle-feeding is easier than breastfeeding. This isn’t always true! No matter how you feed your baby, you...

Mary Ghyabi
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Why Is Postpartum Support Important?
A potential postpartum client who was interviewing me this past week asked an important question: "Why did you choose to start supporting...

Mary Ghyabi
Nov 13, 20223 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


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


What Nights with a Postpartum Doula Look Like
Are you considering hiring a nighttime postpartum doula, but aren’t sure what this type of support looks like? This blog post is for you!...

Mary Ghyabi
Dec 17, 20213 min read
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