Aliza Juliette Bancoff

One of the most common fears birthing people have is tearing during birth. Many of your clients will want to know ways to prevent tearing...

Many people decide to become a doula while growing their families. If you’re a new parent looking to become a doula, it can be hard...

Many doulas come to the profession shortly after expanding their family. Maybe you’ve had a positive birth experience and hope to help others have the...

Pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement, but it can also be a challenging time. There can be emotional highs and lows throughout...

Ah, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – the current “buzzwords” in many HR departments. I get it, people think it’s just a trend. However, at the...

As a doula, you are NOT a medical provider. However, being aware of a variety of medical complications can help you support your clients. Why?...

Many doulas come to the profession after an incredibly empowering birth experience. Others come to the profession after a difficult birth experience hoping others will...

As doulas, we provide non-medical support to clients. We do not diagnose, perform any clinical tasks, and we do not give any medical advice. However,...

As a birth doula, many people will see you as an expert on all stages of pregnancy. While your primary role is birth preparation and...

At the International Doula Institute, we are committed to helping students be fully prepared to offer holistic support to their clients as soon as they...