As a doula, you are a professional resource in the birth community. As doulas, we serve parents from all demographics. Doula support for teen parents is something all doulas should be familiar with. While teen pregnancy rates have dropped in recent years, the rate is not zero. As doulas, we know every birthing person deserves […]
IDI Recognized By The Minnesota Department of Health
Great news, IDI doulas! The International Doula Institute has been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health as a designated Doula Certification Organization (DCO). We’re officially official in Minnesota! It is extremely important to note that doulas are NOT regulated, do not require licensure, and are not medical providers. Nonetheless, this is an important and […]
How Do Travel Doulas Work?
There are some doulas who are not tied to specific locations. Some doulas are childfree, their children are older, or they have supportive partners with flexible schedules. For some in those situations, they choose an exciting career as a travel doula. A travel doula works as a birth or postpartum doula while traveling to a […]
Can a Retiree Become a Doula?
Doulas come from all ages and stages. However, is it possible for a retiree to become a doula? In short, absolutely! In fact, there are many benefits of becoming a doula as a retiree. If you are close to retirement or already retired, doula work is a great way to turn a passion into a […]
Medi-Cal to Double Doula Reimbursement Rate Proposal
The doula Medicaid Project bridges the gap between evidence-based doula support and accessibility. Recently, news spread of Medi-Cal to double doula reimbursement rate. Project creators initially proposed one rate; however, they have now doubled their proposal. The Doula Medicaid Project states, “The National Health Law Program’s Doula Medicaid Project seeks to improve health outcomes for […]
Mindfulness For Birth – Help Your Doula Clients
As a birth doula, you will use a lot of tools to help support your clients during birth. What one client finds helpful, another might find unhelpful and distracting. For this reason, it is important to have a lot of comfort tools in your toolbox. Mindfulness for birth is a coping technique many birthers find […]