As a doula, you will be asked about signs of cervical dilation. Your clients will want to know when to contact you, when to call their midwife or doctor, and when to head to their birthing location. While you cannot perform cervical dilations, you can help your clients (and yourself) by understanding signs of dilation. […]
Gestational Diabetes – What Doulas Need to Know
As a doula, you will be asked many questions. You cannot give medical advice, diagnose, or treat anything. However, you can provide general information to help educate your clients. Knowing common pregnancy conditions, such as gestational diabetes, is an important part of providing full pregnancy support. Part of your prenatal education and support is to […]
Getting Pregnant With PCOS
As doulas, we are non-medical supports. However, as birth workers, we are seen as knowledgeable professionals. We cannot give medical advice, but we can provide general education on getting pregnant with PCOS. Many people will see you as a source of information and general questions about conception, pregnancy, birth and more. Potential clients, friends, etc. […]
When Is The Third Trimester?
As doulas, we know babies come whenever they come. We know estimated due dates are just that, estimated. However, it can still be helpful to know about the varying stages and milestones in pregnancy as they’re often very important to our clients. A common question is when is the third trimester? Our clients are trying […]
Tea Tree Oil During Pregnancy
As a doula, it is important to remember that you cannot provide medical advice. You cannot prescribe or recommend any medications, herbs, supplements, or oils that clients should use for specific conditions. However, you can provide general information, including about tea tree oil during pregnancy. As a doula, to stay within your scope, your language […]
Positive Affirmations For Birth
Ready to help your clients have their best birth? Use positive affirmations for birth. As a doula, your clients are looking to you to provide support, positive encouragement, and preparation for birth. We cannot guarantee any specific birth outcome. Birth comes with many variables. However, we can help our clients have positive birth experiences regardless […]