However our clients give birth, it is often an experience mixed with joy and challenges. When a client has a c-section, navigating a c-section recovery can be difficult. As a doula, while our primary role tends to be prenatal and during labor support, we are still vital in the postpartum recovery. Knowing about the c-section […]
Birth Connections: Networking for Doulas
Connections in doula work are vital. Networking for doulas is about fostering community, expanding your knowledge, and reaching more families. Networking for doulas is vital part of birth work. At the International Doula Institute, we strive to help you build connections through our student group. However, we also want you to understand networking for doulas […]
Managing Doula Burnout
As a professional doula, you know the work we do is so amazing. However, you also know it can be quite intense. Even when you’re fortunate enough to attend several positive births, the on-call nature can be tiring. With many doulas staying in the field less than five years, how can you avoid doula burnout? […]
What is a Postpartum Doula? – A Look at Their Role
While postpartum doulas are much more of a household name than in years past, not everyone understands what they do. What is a postpartum doula? Well, in the simplest terms, they are professionals who support a family after birth. However, to really understand what they do, it can be helpful to understand their training. It […]
Should Doulas Become a Childbirth Educator?
As a professional doula, you might wonder if you should also become a childbirth educator. After all, both sort of go hand in hand. You might also be wondering if you need to become a childbirth educator to teach classes. After all, don’t doulas have extensive training in childbirth? While not all doulas become childbirth […]
Do Doulas Need to Know ‘Medical Stuff’?
As doulas, we provide non-medical physical and emotional support to birthing people. If we are non-medical, do we need to know medical stuff? In short, yes! Doulas need to know a variety of medical things in order to provide truly comprehensive care. However, if we provide non-medical care, why is this? The easiest explanation is […]