As summer is finally gone and fall is upon us, cold and flu season is ramping up. What does this mean for doulas? Doulas during cold and flu season might need to adjust some things in how they serve families and even their day to day lives. As doulas, we work with a vulnerable population […]
Website Tips For Doulas
As a new doula, you might be wondering if a website is necessary. The short answer, it is not an absolute necessity. However, the long answer, knowing our website tips, it can be very beneficial for some doulas. At the International Doula Institute, we want to help you thrive as a doula. So, here are […]
The Hardest Parts of Being a Birth Doula
For those who are looking into an exciting and rewarding path as a birth doula, there are a few things which come along with the role which can be challenging. For some, these challenges are not a big deal. For others, they can be difficult to overcome. For aspiring birth doulas, it’s common to be […]
New Year, New Path: Make it Your Resolution to Become a Doula!
The holidays are around the corner. Next thing you know, it’s the New Year! Now is the time to follow your passion and become a doula. The new year is always an exciting time full of new possibilities. If you make the decision to train as a doula with the International Doula Institute, this new […]
A New Study Finds Growing Disparities in Preterm Birth Rates
As doulas, it is important we help support families not just during birth but throughout pregnancy. Being aware of the growing disparities in preterm birth rates can help us better support our clients. A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, highlights an increase in preterm birth rates. However, not only was there […]
Can You Be a Doula With Young Kids?
Many people become interested in becoming a doula around the time they give birth. If you’ve given birth in the last few years, you might be wondering if you can be doula with young kids. Certainly, not all doulas have kids or have given birth before. However, birth is a common life altering event which […]