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Mar 31, 20233 min read

Why words matter in perinatal services

When we communicate with women before, during, and after childbirth, we need to be very sensitive with the words we choose ...

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Mar 31, 20234 min read

Unpredictable hours, no secure income, 24 hours on call... Why would anyone want to be a doula?

At first glance, being a doula might not look all that appealing.

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Mar 31, 20233 min read

Making choices and learning to say “no”

From a very young age, girls are taught to be “good”. To not make a fuss, to ensure everyone is happy, to make things run smoothly and ...

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Mar 10, 20235 min read

Is a doula a coach?

I’m not talking about a football coach, standing on the side-line shouting instructions and I can’t think of anything more ‘un-doula-like’

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Feb 10, 20233 min read

Five tips for doulas to build team

When aspiring doulas come on my doula course, one of their main concerns is how they will be perceived by midwives and other medical staff

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Jan 10, 20234 min read

Why Are Doula Courses So Short?

There's a question I'm frequently asked: why is my doula preparation course so short? Can a four-day workshop plus a pre- and post-course...

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