Aliza Juliette Bancoff

Aliza Juliette Bancoff

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World Health Organization(WHO) Recommends Doulas Attend All Births Globally

World Health Organization(WHO) Recommends Doulas Attend All Births Globally The WHO has developed a Safe Birth Checklist and doula support is included in that checklist....

March 23, 2016

Am I in Labor!? What Your Friends May Not Tell You

Am I in labor? As this classic scene from Friends illustrates, this is exactly what happens when a woman goes into labor: She feels...

February 4, 2016

What we love!

Thank you to Amber A. from Wyoming for answering the question: What do you think you will love the most about being a doula? “I...

January 5, 2016

How Emotional Intelligence Can Boost Your Career — And Save Your Life

Emotional Intelligence for the Doula By understanding your emotions, you can move adeptly through your current challenges and prevent future ones. Source: How Emotional Intelligence...

December 21, 2015

Parent Magazine

Parent Magazines’ Holly Pevzner interviews Aliza Bancoff, founder of International Doula Institute about postpartum doulas: “There once was a village. Then there was just you...

December 10, 2015

What we love about doula work!

Ally tells us what she looks forward to when she finishes doula certification! Thank you for sharing with us Ally!! “The wonderment of life between...

November 30, 2015

Sanctimommies versus Doula

Certified doulas trained through International Doula Institute offer non-judgmental support. We know the struggles that moms go through. In fact, most of us are...

July 9, 2015

Leading Health Organizations Launch State-Based Care Programs Through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health – ACOG

Last month the ACOG announced it’s partnership with Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) join their efforts to help lower the maternal mortality rates...

July 8, 2015

So how do I become a doula?

Becoming a doula online is as easy as ABC! Online doula school makes it simple as we walk you step by step through the process....

July 7, 2015

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.”