This year, Family Stewards quietly created something new: a career path that builds on doula wisdom while expanding care to include both parents, family systems, and long-term legacy. Discover why we’re standing on the shoulders of doulas—and inviting caregivers to elevate into Family Stewardship in 2026.

Canada has introduced Bill S-243 — a landmark act that could finally transform how this country researches and supports women’s health. For decades, women and gender-diverse people have faced care gaps rooted in underfunded research, systemic inequities, and clinical blind spots. This Act aims to change that by creating a coordinated national framework for women’s health research that prioritizes equity, collaboration, and real accountability. For birthworkers, families, and future ancestors, this is more than policy — it’s a profound shift toward a health system that finally honours women’s bodies, stories, and needs.

Becoming a parent rewires our brains and reshapes who we are — yet most workplaces still expect employees to return as if nothing sacred has changed. The result? Burnout, turnover, and teams struggling to reconnect. In this post, I explore why supporting pregnant and parenting employees isn’t just compassionate — it’s essential to retaining talent and building healthy workplaces. And for employers ready to lead the way, offering Family Steward gift certificates is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your people and your future workforce.

Birth affects every part of family life—yet our systems only support birthers. Learn why Family Stewards are essential to restoring birth as ceremony and strengthening families.

Birth shapes every social-impact outcome. Learn why investing in birth belongs in every impact portfolio and strategy.