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When Can a New Doula Start Working?
As you begin your doula journey, you are likely wondering when you can begin working. Must you wait for certification? Do you need to be...
Why Hire A Birth Doula?
Birth is a profound experience for both parents and baby. If you have ever asked a parent about the day their child was born, they...
Supporting Preterm Birth – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we are frequently on-call from approximately 37-42 weeks. We may not be contractually obligated to provide support during preterm birth, but many of...
Pregnancy After Birth Trauma – What Doulas Need to Know
As birth doulas, we will eventually serve families with many varying needs. Pregnancy after birth trauma can be quite challenging, especially as one begins to...
FET Pregnancies and High Blood Pressure – What Doulas Need to Know
As doulas, we are non-clinical pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support providers. However, with 1.5% of babies being conceived via IVF, it is important to be...
Is Covid-19 Responsible For Pregnancy Complications?
We are all aware of the drastic global impact of Covid-19. We all lived during a major global pandemic which cost millions of lives, altered...
Doula Support For Teen Parents
As a doula, you are a professional resource in the birth community. As doulas, we serve parents from all demographics. Doula support for teen parents...
IDI Recognized By The Minnesota Department of Health
Great news, IDI doulas! The International Doula Institute has been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health as a designated Doula Certification Organization (DCO). We’re...
How Do Travel Doulas Work?
There are some doulas who are not tied to specific locations. Some doulas are childfree, their children are older, or they have supportive partners with...
Can a Retiree Become a Doula?
Doulas come from all ages and stages. However, is it possible for a retiree to become a doula? In short, absolutely! In fact, there are...