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How to Build a Successful Doula Business: Tips and Strategies for New Doulas
There was one lesson in particular that was burned into my soul during my birth. And that was, I was more powerful than anyone had ever told me. I did the impossible(at least for me). I pushed a baby out of my body, med free,…
Doula Education Series – Doula 105
Doula Education Series – Part 5/5 Doula 105 – Postpartum Postpartum is the ball that gets dropped in the cycle of conception, pregnancy, labor and birth. It is the longest part of the cycle yet it is neglected the most and needs the most preparation…
Doula Education Series – Doula 104
Doula Education Series – Part 4/5 Doula 104 – Comfort Measures & Self Care Your first doula training should have taught you the physical skills to be a doula to be able offer physical comfort measures. Of course, you will learn and gather more tools…
Doula Education Series – Doula 103
Doula Education Series – Part 3/5 Doula 103 – Prenatals As we start to attend prenatal meetings, we need to be well versed on our past triggers, traumas and the triumphs in life. As we walk alongside these new families, the parts of us that…
Doula Education Series – Doula 102
Doula Education Series – Part 2/5 Doula 102 – Contracts & Interviews When it comes to writing a solid contract – know that it will take some time. Random things will come up and you will make changes that better reflect your business. We have…
Doula Education Series – Doula 101
Childbirth education and doula trainings go hand in hand. While the formal doula training or doula certifications may only be a weekend or a “learn at your own pace” type of process – there is a lot of integration that comes with birth work. As…
Which Doula Training Is Best?
If you are considering becoming a doula, whether it be a birth or postpartum doula, then a question you might be asking yourself is which organization is the best one to receive training and certification from? You may have already discovered that a lot of…
How Do I Become A Doula?
I can still remember the day I decided to leave my 20+ year career in corporate real estate behind and become a birth doula. I knew I wanted to do something else with my life but wasn’t sure where my talents could be best utilized…
A Doula In Your Pocket Is Better Than No Doula | Story 4
From Jennifer: When Ana reached out to me in January 2020 I was so excited to support her for her first pregnancy. We had met years earlier at a local improv theater and used to go head-to-head at improv cage matches – it was funny…
Will A Doula Replace My Partner?
So, you’ve been considering hiring a birth doula because you’ve heard how supportive and helpful they can be when you’re in labor, but what about your partner? Aren’t they the one who’s supposed to support you through labor? Are they going to feel like you…
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