A Reliable, Evidence-Based Hub for All Things Doula

As a foremost Doula researcher, academic, and educator, Dr. Amy Gilliland has dedicated her career to advancing the doula profession, supporting aspiring and professional doulas, and empowering medical providers to optimize and improve labor and birth practices and protocol.

Dr. Gilliland has taught university level courses in the psychology of human relationships, human sexuality, introduction to psychology, and public speaking. She has a graduate certificate in prenatal and perinatal psychology.

This blog is a direct reflection of those efforts and initiatives, offering evidence-based academic articles and thought pieces painstakingly designed to drive better outcomes for all birthing parents.