International Doula Institute certified doulas are prepared to support birthers in every type of birth. As a professional doula, it is important to know your role in different circumstances. What does a doula do during a home birth? While home births were the norm for much of human history, they fell out of favor in […]
Who Created The International Doula Institute Certification Program?
With many doula trainings and doula certification programs out there, it can be hard to choose a program. That’s why the International Doula Institute Certification program is completely transparent with its curriculum, contributors, and course instructors. Choose a program which includes comprehensive curriculum. A good program includes true professionals. As doula certification is not regulated, […]
Should Pregnant People Eat For Two?
It is common to hear about pregnant people getting a pass to eat any and everything. Afterall, pregnant people eat for two, right? While a popular saying, it is a bit of a myth that continues to be passed along. As doulas, we will often be asked about pregnancy nutrition. It is important we can […]
Doulas and Epidurals – How to Support Clients With Epidurals
While it is not true, many people think doulas only support those desiring an unmedicated birth. However, doulas and epidurals are not mutually exclusive. In fact, doulas can be immensely beneficial during medicated births. A professional doula trains to support all types of births. From unmedicated water birth at home to a scheduled induction, and […]
Epidural Catheter Shortage – What You Need to Know
As doulas, pain management and comfort measures is typically the number one client concern. Birth can be intense, naturally, many people are interested in pain management options. You may have seen articles floating around about an epidural catheter shortage. Is this something doulas and expectant parents need to worry about? At IDI, we want to […]
Doula Recertification, Is It Important?
As a certified doula, you might be wondering if doula recertification is necessary. Afterall, birth itself is always the same, right? Well, while physiological birth does not change, our birthing environments, evidenced based care, etc., can change frequently. As a professional doula, it can be extremely important and to maintain your certification via recertification. It […]