I would like to extend my gratitude, respect and honor to all of the thousands of Doulas around the globe. Hand-Maidens, Birth Coaches, Best-friends during Labor, a shoulder to cry on or a hand to squeeze, Resources, Hearts filled with an abundance of compassion, patience and grace, Selfless Spirits who put amazing mothers-to-be and their partners first, Witnesses of the most beautiful experience and magic in the world, be proud and acknowledge yourself for all of your hard work, devotion and time.

To learn more about what a doula is, what they do and why they are being celebrated this month, visit the DONA site.