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Exciting News: International Doula Institute has been Approved by Michigan Medicaid Doula Initiative Providing Free Services for All Medicaid Covered Birthing People

August 10, 2023

In a landmark move towards improving maternal and infant health outcomes, Michigan has announced the approval of a Medicaid Doula Program that will require Medicaid to provide free doula services for all birthing people covered under the program. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and various […]

I have three kids, what is doula training going to teach me that I didn’t learn from them?!

August 10, 2023

Today we got an interesting question that in many many years of doula training, I don’t think we’ve ever gotten before, and I thought it would be a fun blog topic! They asked, “I have three kids, what is doula training going to teach me that I didn’t learn from them?!” While having three children […]

Vendor Events – What Doulas Need to Know

July 26, 2023

As a newer doula, much of your early career is networking. Every region varies in terms of the best way to get yourself out there. You might be wondering if vendor events are helpful for doulas. There is no clear right or wrong answer. Let’s explore how a doula might be able to use a […]

Is A Doula Blog Necessary?

July 10, 2023

We live in a time where internet presence is huge, especially following the pandemic. As a new birth worker, you might follow a lot of doula social media sites and websites. Is having a doula blog necessary? In short, no. However, the long answer is that it can be helpful in some situations. At the […]

How Do New Doulas Find Clients?

July 5, 2023

At the International Doula Institute, we strive to provide all the tools you need to thrive in doula work. Throughout our courses, there is information on networking, marketing, and even online presence. Still, how do new doulas find clients? It can vary greatly depending on your natural network, location, and current trends in birth and […]

How Can Childbirth Educators Make Class Engaging?

July 4, 2023

As an adult educator, you may wonder how you can create a class which is not only informative but also engaging. Let’s face it, most of us do not want to sit through a lecture on a weekend or after work in the evenings. Childbirth educators sometimes walk a fine line between providing information and […]

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