Aliza Juliette Bancoff
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How Do New Doulas Find Families Needing Support?
At the International Doula Institute, we strive to provide all the tools you need to thrive in your doula journey. Throughout our courses, there is...
Vendor Events – What Doulas Need to Know
As a newer doula, much of your early journey is networking. Every region varies in terms of the best way to get yourself out there....
Exciting News: International Doula Institute has been Approved by Michigan Medicaid Doula Initiative Providing Free Services for All Medicaid Covered Birthing People
In a landmark move towards improving maternal and infant health outcomes, Michigan has announced the approval of a Medicaid Doula Program that will require Medicaid...
I have three kids, what is doula training going to teach me that I didn’t learn from them?!
Today we got an interesting question that in many many years of doula training, I don’t think we’ve ever gotten before, and I thought it...
Is A Doula Blog Necessary?
We live in a time where internet presence is huge, especially following the pandemic. As a new birth worker, you might follow a lot of...
How Can Childbirth Educators Make Class Engaging?
As an adult educator, you may wonder how you can create a class which is not only informative but also engaging. Let’s face it, most...
International Doula Institute Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week
A week dedicated to raising awareness, promoting equity, and improving outcomes for black mothers This week, the International Doula Institute (IDI) joins the global community...
Doula Support – 6 Quick Tips For Birth Support
As a doula, you are a highly trained professional. You trained to learn all about doula support. This article might seem basic, but we can...
A Historic Victory for Doulas and Birthing People in New York State: Medicaid to Cover Doula Support
Today marks an unprecedented triumph for doulas and birthing people across New York State. A new bill has been passed, ensuring that Medicaid patients receive...
New study on community based approaches to breastfeeding and safe sleep.
A wonderful study was just published in BMC Health today. This is incredibly important for doulas and breastfeeding counselors. Menon, M., Huber, R., West, D.D....