Whether your client plans to have an unmedicated or medicated birth, their environment can impact how labor progresses. Softening the environment for a more natural hospital birth is a great way to support your client during birth. These five things can help your client feel more comfortable in a hospital. As a doula, you should […]
Ten Steps To Help Your Clients Have A Better Birth
There may be a lot about birth that we cannot control but there is still a lot we can. As a doula, you can support your client in making informed choices for a better birth. The care provider your client chooses, their awareness of birth options, and their birth location can greatly impact the birth […]
Ideal Fetal Position – What Doulas Need to Know
Generally, babies get into the proper position for birth without any assistance. In fact, many pregnant people give little thought to baby’s position unless baby is breech. However, as a doula, you can help your client understand baby’s positioning should their provider express any concerns. There are several in between positions from breech to optimal […]
Episiotomy vs Tearing – What Doulas Need to Know
As a doula, part of your role is to help educate and prepare clients for birth. Many pregnant people have a fear of tearing. Next to labor pain, the fear of tearing is a big birth fear. Some parents may wonder about episiotomy vs tearing – which is better? As a doula, you can help […]
What Your Potential Doula Clients Should Know
As a doula, you are not only passionate about birth, but you also run a business. Part of being a doula is helping clients understand the benefit of working with you. Potential doula clients should know the evidence behind hiring a doula and working with you specifically. Helping clients understand the profound impact you can […]
Continuing Education For Doulas
As a professional doula, it’s important you stay up to date with current evidence, recommendations, and more. Continuing education for doulas is vital for properly supporting families. To be a valuable resource to the community, you should always be learning. Where do doulas go to keep learning? Fortunately, there are many options for continuing education […]