If you are thinking about becoming a doula, you have more in common with singer Erykah Badu than you might have realized. In addition to being a ground-breaking recording artist, did you know that Erykah Badu is also a doula? In fact, she has even changed her name on Twitter to ErykahBadoula. Although her life is much […]
Important Information for Anyone who is Becoming a Doula: Researchers Have Discovered a Link Between Synthetic Oxytocin and Postpartum Depression
Here’s what you need to know about the newly discovered link between Pitocin and postpartum depression. Take note if you are becoming a doula! As you are becoming a doula, you’ll realize the importance of continuing education. Your clients will rely on you to be up-to-date on all the latest evidence-based research. Not only that, […]
Become a Doula Today: ACOG’s Updated Guidelines Could Lead to a High Demand for Doulas
ACOG’s latest guidelines for minimizing interventions during labor are very reminiscent of the skills you’ll learn when you become a doula. Yesterday on our blog, we talked about the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s (ACOG) recommendation that all laboring women should have a doula. ACOG’s Committee Opinion, where this recommendation was published, contained additional […]
Great News for Anyone Considering Doula Training: The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Recommends That All Laboring Women Have a Doula
There’s no better time to enroll in doula training: ACOG recognized the vital importance of continuous emotional support in labor. Doulas will soon be in even higher demand. ACOG released their most recent Committee Opinion yesterday, January 25th. The study specifically focused on how to help pregnant women achieve their goals for labor. The section that […]
During Your Doula Training, You’ll Learn that There Are a Lot of Right Ways to Have a Baby
There are many ways to give birth. Your doula training will cover all the options and teach you the importance of flexibility in order to meet your clients’ individual needs. During your doula training with the International Doula Institute, you will learn that doulas support mothers no matter how they choose to give birth. There […]
When You Become a Doula, Stock Your Bag with These Essentials to Help New Moms Rock Postpartum
Doula bags aren’t just for birth doulas. If you want to work with postpartum moms when you become a doula, here are some essentials to keep on hand. Birth doulas are known for their doula bag. When you become a doula through the International Doula Institute, you’ll learn that it’s very much like Mary Poppins’ […]