Ruth Callahan
PCD
About Ruth
Certified postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and founder of Doula Care LLC. Specializes in postpartum care and mentoring in NYC since 1991.
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Giving Birth in New York City: Building Your Team
New York has more birth professionals per square mile than almost anywhere on earth. Here is how to assemble your NYC birth team, what it costs, and who to book first.
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Giving Birth in Chicago: Building Your Team
Chicago pairs world-class hospital maternity care with one of the strongest doula communities in the country. How to build your Chicago birth team, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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Birth Center vs Hospital: What Each Birth Actually Costs
A hospital birth in the US averages $19,000 before insurance and $2,800 out of pocket. Birth centers usually run $3,000 to $8,000 all-in. Here is the real comparison, including the fine print.
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How to Interview a Birth Doula: Questions That Actually Matter
Finding the right birth doula is less about credentials on paper and more about connection, communication style, and shared values. Here are the interview questions that actually reveal whether a doula is the right fit for your birth.
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