Doula Support

A heartwarming "we care for all children and families" sign, on a background of an inclusive flag, at my kids' doctor's appointments the other day. As a doula, childbirth educator, and gender-inclusivity consultant, I think about babies and parents all day long—but I also think about the kind of world those babies are stepping into. And as we close out Trans Awareness Week (Nov 13-19 th ), I want to offer expectant and new parents a reflection that goes beyond headlines and p

Picture of three people smiling, in surgical gear, preparing to head to the OR. Doula Laura Pascoe (me, left), my client's partner, and my client. Shared with permission. I don’t often have photos of myself “in action” as a doula—mostly because when I’m supporting someone through labor, I’m fully in it. My hands, heart, and attention are with the birthing person and their support team, and if a camera is out, it’s me helping them capture moments. (If you’re a client and ever