Aliza Juliette Bancoff

Aliza Juliette Bancoff

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Live Virtual Doula Training

In January, the International Doula Institute held its first LIVE Birth Doula Certification workshop. At IDI, we are committed to finding ways to make doula...

March 9, 2025

Why Doulas Should Become Certified Breastfeeding Counselors

Doulas play a critical role in supporting families. We support families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As doulas, we offer emotional, physical, and...

March 7, 2025

How Doulas Increase Vaginal Birth Rates

At the International Doula Institute, we support all births. However, as doulas, we know that evidence shows unnecessary c-sections increase risks to both the birthing...

October 25, 2024

Pennsylvania Mothers Get More Mental Health Support – Governor Josh Shapiro Signs New Bills

Under new legislation ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday, new mothers will gain expanded access to resources for addressing postpartum depression....

October 22, 2024

Doulas During Cold and Flu Season

As summer is finally gone and fall is upon us, cold and flu season is ramping up. What does this mean for doulas? Doulas during...

October 18, 2024

Website Tips For Doulas

As a new doula, you might be wondering if a website is necessary. The short answer, it is not an absolute necessity. However, the long...

October 14, 2024

The Hardest Parts of Being a Birth Doula

For those who are looking into an exciting and rewarding path as a birth doula, there are a few things which come along with the...

October 5, 2024

New Year, New Path: Make it Your Resolution to Become a Doula!

The holidays are around the corner. Next thing you know, it’s the New Year! Now is the time to follow your passion and become a...

October 2, 2024

Can You Be a Doula With Young Kids?

Many people become interested in becoming a doula around the time they give birth. If you’ve given birth in the last few years, you might...

September 24, 2024

Can You Be An Online Doula?

We have seen online birth experts for years, however, Covid-19 really impacted how many we saw. Can you be an online doula? After 2020, many...

September 20, 2024

Tracy tells us,
“This course was informative and educational. I enjoyed learning how to become a doula.”

Patricia shared,
“This course was great. I loved how easy it is to use, as someone who is not very technologically inclined. The coursework was challenging and I learned so much. My instructor was always very easy to reach and very responsive to any issues I had. I loved being able to work at my own pace and skip around a bit. Videos are hard for me as I am very self-conscious so it was nice to be able to postpone them for a bit until I could really practice and feel my best. ”

Judith shared,
“The instructors and course materials/videos were all so wonderful and informative. I truly feel very well equipped with all the knowledge and tools I now have to start as a full spectrum doula with multiple certifications under my belt. Thank you, IDI, from the bottom of my heart. My true passion is blossoming before my very eyes!”

Miranda tells us,
“I started my training at IDI almost a year ago. The courses have given me exactly what I needed to become a confident doula! After looking at several different doula training programs I decided on IDI because I have two young children and could work at my own pace online. I also really liked that the curriculum was contributed to by different backgrounds and trainings, not only from one perspective. This program has offered more to me than I ever could have thought! Not only have I learned how to support Moms and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum but I’ve been given tools in growing my reach and communication… just to name a few. There’s also huge support from other doulas in the program. I recommend this program to future doulas!”

Mary says,
“Started my journey (with admitted fear) only a month ago and felt immediately at ease! This program is very fluid. Work at your own pace. Easy to reach help and support the whole way through. Everything you need to know to hit the ground running with confidence once certified.”

Brenda tells us,
“My name is Brenda and I have been studying with IDI for a while now, looking forward to the Postpartum course also. I have found the studies, books, and information to feel well rounded in information and comprehensive. I love all the books they have chosen for my studies. Also, the opportunity to be hands-on with the additional class, interviews, videos, and Moms-to-be. This is a part of the program that brings all the reading, studying…everything to light! The teachers are kind, understanding and obviously VERY experienced and can guide and support me throughout this wonderful journey of certification to be a “Doula” I’m so happy I chose IDI to be my training! Thank you!!!! I look forward to the future!♡”

Joyce says,
“I love being a student with IDI!”

Laura tells us,
” Easy to do at my own pace, good supplemental readings. ”

Hannah tells us,
” Hey this is Hannah! I’m SOO excited to have finished my courses & have become a CERTIFIED DOULA! I almost can’t believe I have that title, with my name!!! This has been a lifelong dream. I’m very grateful to have been able to do it online, as I am a stay-at-home mom to 7 amazing children. It was very convenient for me to work on, as I had quiet time, during my little’s naps. Having been through labor, birth & breastfeeding stages of my life, helped tremendously. However, it was a very practical course & easy to understand the instructions. I highly recommend IDI to anyone who is interested in becoming a doula!! Thank you, IDI!!! ”

Tatyana says,
“I enjoyed everything about this course. Very informative and detailed.”