by Samantha Olivia | Jul 18, 2023 | Fourth Trimester and Postpartum Doula Tips, Motherhood & Life, Uncategorized
Keke Palmer’s joyful and bold personality is no secret to her fans. However, when she became a mother, her partner had certain expectations of how she should change her demeanor and appearance now that she had a new baby. There are lessons here for Black women...
by Samantha Olivia | Jun 3, 2022 | Motherhood & Life
When I began doula work in 2013, it was a thing that seemed pretty obscure. My parents hadn’t heard of it, and I found myself trying to explain what providing “physical, mental and emotional support” during pregnancy even meant to most Black women I spoke with. In...
by Samantha Olivia | May 3, 2022 | Motherhood & Life
My very first trained doula work was as an abortion doula. I don’t talk about this much. But in times such as these, where we have Supreme Court draft opinions that may change the options for pregnant folks, I want to be clear- I am not ashamed of...
by Samantha Olivia | Jan 31, 2022 | Motherhood & Life
It’s February! And while Black History is worth celebrating 365 days out of the year, we’re definitely happy to take a month to celebrate. So here’s how this team of Black doulas is observing our illustrious history (past, present and of course Black futures): First...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 9, 2021 | Motherhood & Life
Bringing a child into the world is quite a feat! It deserves respect, and much of our job as doulas is to help with whatever is needed to make that happen. Our job is bigger, though- we care about the entire family thriving, including the new dad or non-birthing...
by Samantha Olivia | Dec 29, 2020 | Motherhood & Life
It’s the end of 2020, and this doula is feeling relieved and accomplished. It’s been a hard year, but a big one, and as I’m doing the year in review, I want to share it with our clients, supporters and anyone else on the interwebs who’s curious. Here’s...
