The International Doula Institute (IDI) is a pre-approved Medicaid doula training provider in multiple US states. And in other states, IDI’s training meets the educational criteria for Medicaid doula programs. Those states do not require students to complete training through a specific organization. As Medicaid coverage for doula services continues to expand, more doulas are […]
How to Become a Certified Doula
If you are thinking about becoming a doula, you probably have a lot of questions. Do you need previous experience? How long does certification take? Do you need to attend births before becoming certified? Can you complete doula training online? The good news is that there is no single background that makes someone a great […]
How To Become a Doula as a CNA
If you’ve worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and are considering becoming a doula, you may already have skills that can help you make the transition. It might be an easier path than you think to become a doula as a CNA. CNAs and doulas have very different roles, but both spend a lot […]
How to Become a Doula After Working as a Nanny
If you’ve spent years working as a nanny, becoming a doula may feel like a completely new path. However, you may already have a lot more doula skills than you realize! To become a doula after working as a nanny may be easier than you think. Like doulas, nannies spend their days supporting families. For […]
What Happens Immediately After Birth? The First Two Hours Postpartum
So much childbirth preparation focuses on labor, which makes sense. However, it can be easy to forget something important: birth isn’t over the moment the baby is born. What happens immediately after birth? The first one to two hours after birth are sometimes called the immediate postpartum period or the fourth stage of labor, and […]
Acupuncture to Induce Labor: What You Need to Know
As doulas, we frequently have clients ask about natural ways to “induce” labor. This is especially true for those facing medical inductions and hoping to avoid one. Acupuncture to induce labor is frequently asked about. By 39, 40, or 41 weeks of pregnancy, it completely makes sense why questions about “natural” ways to trigger or […]