As birth doulas, we will eventually serve families with many varying needs. Pregnancy after birth trauma can be quite challenging, especially as one begins to prepare for birth. As a doula, it is important you understand how to support these clients. With some sources citing up to 1 in 3 birthers experiencing birth trauma, you […]
FET Pregnancies and High Blood Pressure – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we are non-clinical pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support providers. However, with 1.5% of babies being conceived via IVF, it is important to be aware of how IVF can impact pregnancy. Upwards of 40% of IVF cycles result in frozen embryos, it is important to be aware that frozen embryo transfers (FET) have risks. […]
Is Covid-19 Responsible For Pregnancy Complications?
We are all aware of the drastic global impact of Covid-19. We all lived during a major global pandemic which cost millions of lives, altered how we worked and learned, and impacted healthcare. Researchers, doctors, midwives, and global health organizations are scrambling to grasp if Covid-19 responsible for pregnancy complications. During the initial and ongoing […]
Doula Support For Teen Parents
As a doula, you are a professional resource in the birth community. As doulas, we serve parents from all demographics. Doula support for teen parents is something all doulas should be familiar with. While teen pregnancy rates have dropped in recent years, the rate is not zero. As doulas, we know every birthing person deserves […]
IDI Recognized By The Minnesota Department of Health
Great news, IDI doulas! The International Doula Institute has been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health as a designated Doula Certification Organization (DCO). We’re officially official in Minnesota! It is extremely important to note that doulas are NOT regulated, do not require licensure, and are not medical providers. Nonetheless, this is an important and […]
How Do Travel Doulas Work?
There are some doulas who are not tied to specific locations. Some doulas are childfree, their children are older, or they have supportive partners with flexible schedules. For some in those situations, they choose an exciting career as a travel doula. A travel doula works as a birth or postpartum doula while traveling to a […]