Birthworkers - offering empowering support through Birth, Life and Death

Let's start at the beginning then...

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In the realm of childbirth and beyond, there exists a remarkable and age-old role dedicated to providing comprehensive emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families. This essential role is often fulfilled by loved ones and family members, in the past has been part of what community midwives held and more recently evolved into the profession and calling of birthworkers or doulas whose presence can profoundly impact the well-being and empowerment of those they serve. In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating and diverse landscape of birthworkers, uncovering the various types of doulas and their invaluable contributions.