As doulas, it is vital we help educate our clients about many infant care topics. This includes ensuring they understand the evidenced based information for safe sleep for babies. While different professionals and families have varying opinions, we must provide evidence to clients, not simply our opinions. As doulas, we will often be the professional […]
Pineapple To Induce Labor – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we know pregnancy can be a beautiful time. However, we also know the end can be quite challenging, and not feeling like a beautiful time. Our clients may deal with severe heartburn, swollen ankles, and having to constantly pee. They might wonder about pineapple to induce labor. When our clients do not have […]
The 5 Rules of Being a Great Doula
When we become doulas, we want to make sure we are the best doula we can be. Sometimes, this leads to comparing. However, there are many types of amazing doulas. You can be uniquely you while still following these x rules for being a great doula. Being a doula is not about fitting into a […]
International Doula Institute Expands Doula Training Program to Address Growing Demand for Doula Support Under Medicaid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Doula Institute Expands Doula Training Program to Address Growing Demand for Doula Support Under Medicaid Philadelphia, PA – International Doula Institute (IDI) announced today that it will expand its doula training and certification program to meet the growing demand for doula providers under Medicaid. The demand for doulas comes as more […]
Accessibility in Birth – Giving Birth While Disabled
If you are able bodied, it can be hard to realize how difficult everyday situations can be for someone with a disability. As doulas, we all believe everyone deserves to give birth with dignity. Accessibility in birth is an important part of ensuring that. We have seen people from all demographics give birth both with […]
Postpartum Traditions – Support Around The World
As birth workers, we know how important the postpartum period is. For those of us in the United States, we often experience a lack of postpartum traditions and support. Of course, some of us are fortunate to have a circle, culture, etc., within the US which values postpartum support. However, postpartum support in the US […]