

Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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Vendor Events – What Doulas Need to Know
As a newer doula, much of your early career is networking. Every region varies in terms of the best way to get yourself out there....

Is A Doula Blog Necessary?
We live in a time where internet presence is huge, especially following the pandemic. As a new birth worker, you might follow a lot of...

How Do New Doulas Find Clients?
At the International Doula Institute, we strive to provide all the tools you need to thrive in doula work. Throughout our courses, there is information...

How Can Childbirth Educators Make Class Engaging?
As an adult educator, you may wonder how you can create a class which is not only informative but also engaging. Let’s face it, most...

International Doula Institute Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week
A week dedicated to raising awareness, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for black mothers This week, the International Doula Institute (IDI) joins the global community...

Doula Support – 6 Quick Tips For Birth Support
As a doula, you are a highly trained professional. You trained to learn all about doula support. This article might seem basic, but we can...

A Historic Victory for Doulas and Birthing People in New York State: Medicaid to Cover Doula Support
Today marks an unprecedented triumph for doulas and birthing people across New York State. A new bill has been passed, ensuring that Medicaid patients receive...

New study on community based approaches to breastfeeding and safe sleep.
A wonderful study was just published in BMC Health today. This is incredibly important for doulas and breastfeeding counselors. Menon, M., Huber, R., West, D.D....

Doulas on Social Media – Is It a Must?
Social media has been popular for well over a decade now. With more platforms, engagement, and users than ever before, are doulas on social media...

Safe Sleep – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, it is vital we help educate our clients about many infant care topics. This includes ensuring they understand the evidenced based information for...