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Tag: end-of-life doula
Do Doulas Take Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
A Common Question: Do Doulas Take Insurance? One of the most common questions I get is: “Do doulas take insurance?” It’s a great question. Some insurance companies and state agencies are beginning to recognize value of doula care (yay for progress!). So I’ve been digging into this issue more deeply. I recently completed a continuing…
Ending the Silence on the Denial of Death and End-of-Life Doulas
How the Denial of Death and End-of-Life Doulas Reflect Our Fear of Mortality In modern Western society, the denial of death and end-of-life doulas rarely enter the same conversation. Death is often pushed to the margins—sterilized, hidden, and whispered about, if acknowledged at all. We live in a culture that reveres youth, productivity, and the illusion of…
Want a doula but think you can’t afford it? Tips to make doula support work with any budget
We know that having high-quality doula support can make all the difference to your birth, postpartum, or end-of-life experience, but people sometimes may experience some sticker shock when quoted a price for this care. When you engage a doula, you get a commitment to round-the clock on-call availability, and access to the doula’s investment in…
Eleison Doulas: Embracing Birth AND Death Support
I am really excited to announce something new at Eleison Doula Services. We are now providing doula support at the beginning AND end of life. My husband Nicholas has joined me as a certified End-of-Life Doula, adding to the birth and postpartum services that I offer. Please check out our new website and let us…
Why am I an end-of-life doula?
Death is the most certain thing in our entire life. Possessions, health, relationships, jobs, all are fleeting. But from birth we are guaranteed our moment with death. When my mother died in 2017 I felt it was too soon. After some reflection, however, I acknowledged any age would have been too soon. In all honesty,…
