Doulas of Capitol Hill

02/27/2026

Choosing a doula is choosing who will stand beside you during one of life’s most powerful moments. 💛 Here are 10 important questions to ask a doula during your interview — because the right support makes all the difference for your family.

https://www.doulasofcapitolhill.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-birth-doula

02/27/2026

Bringing your baby home is magical… and also a little scary. The first bath, sleepless nights, umbilical cord care, learning your baby’s cues — all while your body and hormones are recovering.
You don’t have to do it alone. Postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists are there to support, guide, and reassure you during this life-changing transition.
Parenting was never meant to be done alone. It takes a village. 🌿

02/26/2026

Moira Rose is here to remind you that you cannot pour from an empty pitcher. Do us a favor and take a moment for yourself today. Whether it’s five minutes, ten minutes, an hour. Washing your face, sipping a warm cup of coffee, reading a chapter from your book. You deserve space to recharge.

02/26/2026

We cover a lot during pregnancy and prenatal sessions, but sometimes when you’re in the moment, all of those discussions go out the window. Being able to have your Doula not only on your team, but in the room with you during your entire labor, is just one more comforting fixture in a very unpredictable environment

02/19/2026

🎉 Wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing team member, Dawn Smith! 🎉

Join us in celebrating her and sending wishes for a truly wonderful day filled with joy and love.
For the past 8 years, Dawn has supported families with compassion, strength, and wisdom through her doula work. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication she brings to every family she works with.

Visit our blog to learn more about Dawn, read her advice gathered from 8 years of hands-on experience, and see if she might be the perfect fit for your family. 💛

https://www.doulasofcapitolhill.com/blog/doula-spotlight-an-interview-series

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the brilliance and resilience of Black women—past and present.

In 1957, Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner patented the sanitary napkin belt, revolutionizing menstrual care and improving dignity and comfort for women everywhere. Her innovation came despite racial discrimination that limited her opportunities and recognition.

Long before patents and recognition, Black women were shaping the foundation of American midwifery and maternal care—often without consent and without acknowledgment. Enslaved Black women endured experimentation, exploitation, and forced labor in the name of advancing gynecology and obstetrics. Their bodies and knowledge helped build the very systems that have too often failed to protect them.

We owe so much to these women—their brilliance, their strength, their knowledge, and their unwilling sacrifices.

That is why at Doulas of Capitol Hill, we are committed to changing the way Black families birth. Because everyone—regardless of race—deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and deeply supported throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Honoring the past means actively building a better future.

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

We’re throwing it back to the beginning on the blog today ✨ and answering one of the most common questions we get: What does a doula actually do? And just as important — what does a doula not do? If you’ve ever been curious about our role in the birth space, this one’s for you 🤍

https://www.doulasofcapitolhill.com/blog/what-does-a-doula-do-and-what-we-dont-do

02/10/2026

To kick off Black History Month, we at LER honor Dr. Kimarie Bugg — the first African American IBCLC in the United States.

✨Dr. Bugg is Co-Founder and long-time senior leader of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), a national nonprofit advancing breastfeeding equity.

✨She also serves as Community Engagement Director for Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices (CHAMPS), a program supporting hospitals nationwide to achieve Baby-Friendly designation — an evidence-based framework shown to strengthen facility-based breastfeeding support and reduce racial inequities in care.

Thank you, Dr. Bugg, for your unwavering dedication to ensuring all babies have access to the very best start in life — and for paving the way for current and future Black lactation consultants to fulfill their goal of supporting breastfeeding families!

Do you know a Black lactation consultant making a difference for families and their community? Tag them in the comments to show your thanks! ⬇️

02/01/2026

Happy Birthday Doulas of Capitol Hill!!!

An entire decade of supporting families, doulas and or amazing community! And we couldn’t do it without all of you! Here’s to ten years for our incredible agency. We’re excited to see where the next decade leads us!

01/29/2026

Feeling nervous about labor? You’re not alone! 💛 Our latest blog shares 5 things every first-time parent wishes they knew before birth—including tips on comfort measures, support, and postpartum recovery. Plus, we’ve included a FREE comfort measures resource to help you feel confident and prepared for your big day. 🍼✨ Read now and start your journey with calm and clarity!

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