As you begin your doula journey, you are likely wondering when you can begin working. Must you wait for certification? Do you need to be registered or licensed? The answer might surprise you. When can a new doula start working? Sooner than you might think. It is important to have the appropriate skills and knowledge […]
Why Hire A Birth Doula?
Birth is a profound experience for both parents and baby. If you have ever asked a parent about the day their child was born, they can retell the story as if it was yesterday. Whether five days prior, five years prior, or even fifty years prior. Why do parents hire a birth doula? Because it […]
Supporting Preterm Birth – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we are frequently on-call from approximately 37-42 weeks. We may not be contractually obligated to provide support during preterm birth, but many of us will do our best to support early clients. Given that about 1 in 10 births in the US are preterm, knowledge about supporting preterm birth is important. While comfort […]
Pregnancy After Birth Trauma – What Doulas Need to Know
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 […]