What are the baby blues? How you can you help after your doula training? We’ll break it down for you and give some great strategies to offer new moms. Many new moms are caught off-guard by the myriad emotions they experience during the first few days postpartum. One second they may feel elated, and the […]
Tips for the First Trimester: What to do After You Find Out You’re Pregnant
One tiny pink line on a pregnancy test just told you that your life is about to change forever: you’re pregnant!!! Here’s what to do next. Even though you’re probably excited, the first trimester can be one of the most overwhelming times during your pregnancy. Although you’re anxious to make an appointment with your provider, […]
“It’s Like Being the Welcoming Committee”: Erykah Badu on Becoming a Doula
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 […]