World Doula Week Our Values Are Under Attack

Published: Sun, 03/23/25

Updated: Sun, 03/23/25

Dr. Amy Gilliland - Doula Researcher

Globally recognized doula researcher and trainer Dr. Amy Gilliland actively works to revolutionize the way we, as a society, view the process of labor and labor support.

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