Aliza Juliette Bancoff

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...

As doulas, our role is to provide holistic family support. This means that as professionals, we aren’t simply holding people’s newborns during recovery. This means...

As a doula, you are a non-medical support for pregnant, birthing, and postpartum families. While you are not a clinical provider, it is important you...

As a doula, you can provide more than simply labor support. Many clients will see you as an expert of everything related to pregnancy, birth,...

As a doula, you may have heard the saying, “work yourself out of a job,” in terms of how to truly help parents. The underlying...