The weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing. Start your online doula training now to prepare for a new, rewarding career as a birth or postpartum doula. Ah, Labor Day! Time to celebrate the end of the summer with one last trip to the beach, one last BBQ, and one last long weekend. Before we […]
Chrissy Tiegen’s Healing Uterus Has an Important Reminder for Doula Students
Doula students take note: Supermodel Chrissy Tiegen’s tweet about her uterus is a good reminder that postpartum healing is not confined to six weeks. Chrissy Tiegen has a knack for being relatable and brutally honest on her social media feeds. It’s been no different since she gave birth to her daughter, Luna, four months ago. […]
Boob, Bottle, or Both: Why Non-Judgmental Support is an Essential Part of Doula Certification
Breastmilk is the optimal food for babies, but there are many reasons a mother may choose not to breastfeed. During your doula certification, you’ll learn to support moms no matter what decision they make. The Center for Disease Control recently published its Breastfeeding Report Card for 2016. It states that breastfeeding is a “key strategy to improve […]
8 Things Doulas Need to Know About Postpartum Mood Disorders
When it comes to postpartum mood disorders, the most important thing a doula needs to know is how they can best help their clients while they recover. Due to the nature of their work, postpartum doulas are in a unique position to assist mothers with postpartum mood disorders. Working so intimately with a family, they […]
6 Ways Your Life Will be Like a Disney Movie When You Become a Doula
Grab your Mary Poppins bag and get ready to learn how you’ll become a fairy godmother to laboring mothers when you become a doula. I have so often heard birth described as a magical experience. When you become a doula, you’ll know what I mean. As soon as a new baby arrives, you’ll see women […]
Using Your Doula Training to Support Older Siblings
A new baby is a huge change for big siblings. Here’s how you can use your doula training to help older children when they welcome a new brother or sister. A recent article from the BBC posed the question: would you let your children watch you give birth? Well-known TV chef Jamie Oliver, and his […]