There is one simple reason why you should begin charging for your services immediately after your doula training: because you deserve it. At the International Doula Institute, we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive doula training available. When you complete your doula training with us, you’ll have the skills and know how to offer […]
Become a Doula and Help Women Have a Beautiful Transition into Motherhood
Women are caught off-guard when faced with the difficulties of becoming a mom. When you become a doula, you can support them as they find their new normal. If you want to become a doula, you may already know that the transition to motherhood can be unexpectedly shocking. New mom Gylisa Jayne recently shared her thoughts […]
Becoming a Doula Means Keeping Up with the Latest Research: ACOG Presents New Guidelines for Delayed Cord Clamping
After becoming a doula, you need stay up-to-date on the latest research. Take a moment to learn about ACOG’s new guidelines for delayed cord clamping. Your clients will trust you to be “in the know” on all the latest pregnancy and baby related recommendations. After becoming a doula, it is important to actively keep an eye out […]
After Your Doula Training, Sometimes You’ll Need to Talk to New Moms About Poop
You will learn great communication skills during your doula training. Sometimes, you’ll have to put them to work to address uncomfortable issues. Your doula training with the International Doula Institute will help teach you to be an effective communicator. This comes in handy for so many reasons. Moms want to be listened to, doulas need to provide […]
New Study Confirms What Moms and Doula Training Students Already Know: Postpartum Recovery Can Take Up To a Whole Year
Despite the commonly held belief of a six-week postpartum recovery period, IDI’s doula training teaches that it often takes much longer. Anyone pursuing doula training will learn that postpartum recovery isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Often, moms believe that they should be fully healed and back on their feet by six weeks. However, for […]
New Year, New Career: Make it Your Resolution to Become a Doula in 2017!
The holidays are winding down, but that doesn’t mean that the excitement has to end. Now is the time to follow your passion and become a doula. The new year is always an exciting time full of new possibilities. If you make the decision to become a doula with the International Doula Institute, this new […]