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During Your Doula Training, You’ll Learn that There Are a Lot of Right Ways to Have a Baby
There are many ways to give birth. Your doula training will cover all the options and teach you the importance of flexibility in order to...

When You Become a Doula, Stock Your Bag with These Essentials to Help New Moms Rock Postpartum
Doula bags aren’t just for birth doulas. If you want to work with postpartum moms when you become a doula, here are some essentials to...

Valuing Yourself as a Doula: Why You Should Think Twice About Offering Free Services After Your Doula Training
There is one simple reason why you should begin charging for your services immediately after your doula training: because you deserve it. At the International...

Become a Doula and Help Women Have a Beautiful Transition into Motherhood
Women are caught off-guard when faced with the difficulties of becoming a mom. When you become a doula, you can support them as they find...

Becoming a Doula Means Keeping Up with the Latest Research: ACOG Presents New Guidelines for Delayed Cord Clamping
After becoming a doula, you need stay up-to-date on the latest research. Take a moment to learn about ACOG’s new guidelines for delayed cord clamping....

After Your Doula Training, Sometimes You’ll Need to Talk to New Moms About Poop
You will learn great communication skills during your doula training. Sometimes, you’ll have to put them to work to address uncomfortable issues. Your doula training with the...

New Study Confirms What Moms and Doula Training Students Already Know: Postpartum Recovery Can Take Up To a Whole Year
Despite the commonly held belief of a six-week postpartum recovery period, IDI’s doula training teaches that it often takes much longer. Anyone pursuing doula training will...

Birth Plans Versus Birth Maps: Using Your Doula Training to Help Pregnant Women Create a Vision for Their Birth
After your doula training, clients may seek your guidance in creating a birth plan. You can help them be prepared for the unexpected by using a...

If You Are Becoming a Doula, Make Sure You Take Care of Yourself, Too!
In order to provide the highest level of support to your clients after becoming a doula, you need to be sure to prioritize self-care. At...

“Our Moms Need to Know They Matter”: What Doula Training Students Need to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Legislation
Congress passed an important piece of legislation for new moms and their families. Here is everything that doula training students need to know. Doula training...