As a doula, you will meet many potential clients. Birth work is often a field many of us feel called to, but we still need basic business skills. Meeting potential clients, providing doula client consultations, and ultimately booking clients is part of our work. For many new doulas, doula client consultations can be intimidating. What […]
Is Certification Important For Doulas?
Whether you’re new to researching doula work, or you’re an experienced doula, questions about certification are common. Many wonder, is certification important for doulas? There are varying opinions on doula certification. So, we’d like to share some information to help you understand the role of doula certification. It is important to understand that doula certification […]
What Is The Doula Medicaid Project?
It is no secret that the maternal infant mortality and morbidity outcomes in the United States need to be improved. It’s also no secret that we see significant disparities among black, indigenous, and non-white women when compared to white peers, even when we account for income and education. We also see concerning outcomes among women […]
Are Birth Doulas Advocates And Activists?
While doula is quickly becoming a household word, the exact role of a doula isn’t always understood. Individual doulas and organizations have differing definitions for a doula. This can further confusion about a doula’s scope of practice. Many wonder if birth doulas are advocates or activists. One of the most common misconceptions about birth doulas […]
Doulas – Frequently Asked Questions About Doula Care
Whether you’re a prospective student or parent to be, you may be wondering what exactly a doula is. While the name is quickly becoming a household term, the definition and role of a doula isn’t always known. There are many frequently asked questions about doula care. We want to share the most common FAQs and […]
Doulas Become A Lifeline During Covid-19
Even in the most perfect circumstances, welcoming a new baby is intense. For parents welcoming a new child in 2020, the intensity is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Many doulas have become a lifeline during covid-19 as parents face unusual circumstances. New parents can’t change the local safety restrictions. They can’t change hospital policies put […]