International Doula Institute

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...

I am writing today with an update on House Bill A00364B. We have great news for doulas: Governor Cuomo has vetoed the NY doula bill...

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...

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...

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...

Having a career that is centered around helping and supporting other women during their birthing experience is exciting and exhilarating. And doulas get to do...

Many women elect to become a doula because they want to help other women during a vulnerable time in their lives. As part of an...

Water birth is the practice of spending part of labor and/or delivery in a pool filled with warm water. Many laboring moms enjoy a water...

FDA Approve New PPD Drug – What Doulas And Birth Professionals Need To Know The first drug designed to treat postpartum depression (PPD) recently received...

Doulas, ACOG Has A ‘Fourth Trimester’ Postpartum Toolkit – What You Need To Know About It Are you a birth doula wondering how to best...