Whether you are looking into becoming a postpartum doula or you’re about to welcome a baby, you might wonder the difference between a nanny and a postpartum doula. Afterall, both can provide care for families and especially infants. Many families seek additional support when welcoming a new baby, often turning to professionals like postpartum doulas […]
Are Doulas Worth The Cost? What New Doulas Need to Know
As a new doula, you might be wondering if families know if doulas are worth the cost. After all, if people are unsure about the cost of doulas, can you build a successful doula business? Part of training as a doula is developing business skills. One important aspect of that is being able to explain […]
Can You Have a Postpartum Doula if You Formula Feed?
In many ways, the myths which surround postpartum doulas are like the myths surrounding birth doulas. It is common for people to assume a birth doula equals an unmedicated birth only. While postpartum doulas are for those who breastfeed. Can you have a postpartum doula if you formula feed? Absolutely! Just like birth doulas support […]
Doulas Benefit Dads and Partners
If a pregnant person has a supportive partner, is a doula beneficial? Yes! Doulas benefit dads and partners. How? Well, in many ways. A doula does not replace a dad or partner. They support the whole birthing family unit. It might come as a surprise, but many dads and partners report a doula helped them […]
Doulas and Epidurals – Top Tips For Support
As a doula, we know we support all births. However, it is not uncommon for families to wonder if doulas and epidurals go together. While doulas are often associated with unmedicated childbirth, doulas play a vital role in all birth support. Contrary to popular myths, doulas and epidurals actually go hand in hand. Your role […]
C-Section Recovery – What Doulas Should Know
However our clients give birth, it is often an experience mixed with joy and challenges. When a client has a c-section, navigating a c-section recovery can be difficult. As a doula, while our primary role tends to be prenatal and during labor support, we are still vital in the postpartum recovery. Knowing about the c-section […]