

Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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Is The International Doula Institute Accredited?
When you are looking for quality doula training, seeking accredited institutions is a given. Perhaps you are wondering if the International Doula Institute is accredited....

The Myth of The Influencer Doula
As someone who has been in the birth world for well over a decade, I’ve seen birth work ebb and flow. Once upon a time,...

Virtual Doulas Improve Birth Outcomes Comparable to In-Person Support, Study Finds
When the pandemic first hit, many birthing people found themselves without in-person access to their doulas. Virtual doulas became the only option for extra support...

Top Tips For A Positive Postpartum Doula Visit
As a postpartum doula, your visits will all be unique. Afterall, no two families are alike, and needs will vary visit to visit. However, there...

Doula Contract – What Do You Need in a Contract?
At the International Doula Institute, we strive to ensure our students are fully equipped to work as doulas. This often means basic business understanding. A...

Five Tips For Your Best Doula Prenatal Visit
As a doula, your big day is the birth. However, part of helping clients have a positive birth experience is prenatal preparation. Knowing how to...

Walmart Covers Doulas For Employees
In an ideal world, every birthing family who wants a doula should have access to a doula. As birth workers, I know we would all...

Birth Trauma – Doulas and Secondary Trauma
As a birth worker, we know that birth almost always unfolds well. However, we also know that birth trauma is real. Whether the trauma is...

Labor and Delivery Nurse Shirley shares her experience with the Postpartum Doula Certification Program
Thank you Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse and Certified Postpartum Doula, Shirley McArthur for sharing your experience!

Top FIVE Natural Methods of Pain Relief During Childbirth
Top FIVE Natural Methods of Pain Relief During Childbirth 1. Breathing and Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing: Deep, focused breathing can help reduce stress and pain....