SHEILA DAVIS

This question goes straight to the heart of what it means to be a postpartum doula. The answer is: Yes—your postpartum doula should be knowledgeable about postpartum depression and anxiety. Not as a therapist, but as a compassionate, trained supporter who can recognize the signs, offer non-judgmental presence, and guide you toward the help you need. I'll be honest—this part of the work is sacred and sometimes heavy. I've sat beside mothers who smiled for photos but cried when