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“Jesse, you are an absolute treasure to this world and in the birth community, radiating warmth, kindness, and expertise in every class and every interaction, your wisdom and kindness brought me so much comfort and joy and I felt and feel supported, making my journey in this birth work all more memorable and beautiful. THANK YOU!! “
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New York State issues standing order for doulas, adds 20 hours of prenatal sick time
by: Johan Sheridan, for orginal article see localsyr.com A statewide standing order in New York aims to make it easier for mothers to work with doulas and get prenatal care. According to Dr. James McDonald, the

The Passing of a Mentor – Remembering Penny Simkin
A Legacy of Compassion and Education in Childbirth With profound sadness, we share the news of Penny Simkin’s passing—a visionary doula and an esteemed childbirth educator whose impact on maternal care will be felt for generations.