Shevy Lowinger, a mother initially working from home, unexpectedly became a doula after attending a training session and subsequently assisting a friend during labor.

Allison Yarrow, author of Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood, discusses how the patriarchal medical industry in America has taken control over the birthing process, focusing on cost incentives rather than evidence-based care.

The article discusses the rise of "mommy doulas" among Jewish women, who enroll in doula training workshops to support their daughters or daughters-in-law during childbirth.

The author reflects on their experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City.

The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature daughter being born weighing only 1 pound.