Due to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, many doulas began offering virtual doula support. While virtual doula support grew in popularity this year, it’s actually a service some doulas have been providing for years. Given the reach of technology, and more hands-on partner support, virtual doula support provides a wonderful service to clients. While in-person doula […]
COVID19 and Doulas- We are here to help.
The International Doula Institute strives to support doulas, clients and communities by promoting best practice information. It is our responsibility as professional doulas to heed the advice and guidelines set forth. We should follow the CDC, ACOG and local authorities (including but not limited to individual hospital policies). What does this all mean with covid-19 […]
UPDATED: Official Response to Bill S03344-B
Update I am writing today with an update on House Bill A00364B, Senate Bill S03344-B We have great news for doulas: Governor Cuomo has vetoed the NY doula bill today. After many doulas reached out to Gov. Cuomo and to the sponsors of this bill, the sponsors approach Cuomo and recommended that he veto it […]
Dear Fuller House, Thank You For Having A Doula…
Photo by Ross Joyner Dear Fuller House, Thank You For Having A Doula… As a doula, I spend a good portion of my professional life responding to, “Huh, a dooolla? What’s that, what do you do?” This means anytime I hear about a doula on TV or in a movie I get a bit excited. […]
There’s Nothing Spooky About Online Doula Training!
Late Fall is the perfect time to start your online doula training with IDI. We promise there’ll be no tricks, just lots of treats! Here at the International Doula Institute, we have created a helpful check list to make sure you have the best Halloween possible: Carve your jack-o-lantern Pour yourself a glass of apple […]
Why Amy Schumer Is Thankful She Used A Birth Doula
Why Amy Schumer Is Thankful She Used A Birth Doula If you follow celebrity news, it’s no surprise Amy Schumer is more than thankful her pregnancy is over. Schumer reportedly suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum throughout her pregnancy; meaning she had relentless nausea and vomiting necessitating hospitalization and IV treatment. And while she’s more than relieved […]