We have seen online birth experts for years, however, Covid-19 really impacted how many we saw. Can you be an online doula? After 2020, many doulas would say, “Absolutely!” At the International Doula Institute, we provided you with information about providing virtual support. Many of us found ourselves with in-person birthing people we could not […]
Holidays and Doula Work
As we enter fall and get ready for the holiday season, it can be difficult to navigate the holiday season while serving as a doula. Holidays and doula service can take time to figure out as a new doula, but there are many ways to make things flow. Babies do not stop being born simply […]
Black Mothers More Likely to Receive Unnecessary C-Sections
At the International Doula Institute, we are committed to being part of the solution to improve poor maternal health outcomes in the US. We know that at the root of some of our poor outcomes is disparities in care. Sadly, a recent study showing Black mothers are more likely to receive unnecessary c-sections when compared […]
International Doula Institute is Medicaid Approved In Illinois!
In a perfect world, every birthing family interested in doula support would have access to care. Equally, in a perfect world, every doula would be fairly compensated for their time. In one small step towards that, the International Doula Institute is Medicaid approved in several states, now including Illinois! So, what does this mean? In […]
Five Top Tips For Doulas
As a certified doula, there are some general respectable tips you’ll need to successfully support families. Respectable, top tips for doulas are like general respectable tips but vary a bit. After all, birth support is unique. At the International Doula Institute, we strive to ensure our doulas are prepared to work as soon as they […]
Should Doulas Become a Childbirth Educator?
As a certified doula, you might wonder if you should also become a childbirth educator. After all, both sort of go hand in hand. You might also be wondering if you need to become a childbirth educator to teach classes. After all, don’t doulas have extensive training in childbirth? While not all doulas become childbirth […]