04/10/2026
Doulas beholden to a hospital/system is NOT the move.
Independent doulas work because our loyalty is with our clients.
All hospitals see is what we do the day of labor, but there is so much more behind good doula care. A lot of education, relationship building, time, trust, and maybe even unpacking previous trauma.
The only change is insurance is paying and now, so they're "on board" but for many its just a power and money grab.
*This is giving a repeat of what they did to the Grand Midwives all over again!*