For the first time ever, the AAP has included guidelines for bed sharing in its most recent report on safe sleep and reducing the risk of SIDS. On Monday, October 24, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated guidelines for safe sleep. The purpose of the report is to help educate the public about […]
Breaking News: American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) Announces New Safe Sleep Guidelines
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE 10/24/16 4:00pmEST The American Academy of Pediatrics has released it’s finds on safe sleep to protect against SIDS and other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths. American Academy of Pediatrics released their latest recommendations on safe sleep to protect against SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths. We’ve distilled these recommendations down to a simple list […]
Using Your Doula Training to Help Moms Who Are Going Back to Work
For many mothers, maternity leave ends way too soon. You can utilize your doula training to help ease their transition back to work. After your doula training is completed, you may find yourself working with moms who are struggling with the idea returning to work. While sorting out details prenatally, the standard-issue six weeks of maternity […]
Becoming a Doula and the Importance of Establishing Trust
Establishing trust is at the heart of everything you’ll do after becoming a doula. It will help you build quality relationships with the families you serve. We talk a lot on our blog about the relationships you’ll make with your clients. It’s one of the best parts of becoming a doula. However, it’s important to […]
Like Kelly Clarkson, Not Everyone Loves Being Pregnant – Why that’s Okay, and How Your Doula Training Can Help
By opening up about her less-than stellar pregnancies, singer Kelly Clarkson reminds our doula training students that pregnancy isn’t always beautiful. And there’s nothing wrong with that. You will learn during your doula training that pregnancy is awe-inspiring. But, it doesn’t always feel that way for the women who are experiencing it. Not everyone loves […]
If You Want to Become a Doula, Make Sure You Learn How to Listen
For anyone who is thinking, “I want to become a doula!”, learn why your ears will become one of your most important tools of the trade. In our previous blog post, we talked about how you need to put your clients first when you become a doula. A key part of that is being an […]