I’m going to periodically share some of the best things I’ve read online that I think will be useful for doulas. I won’t promise any regular schedule on these shares, but I’ll try to do it as often as I can. And now, for today’s links: What on call can really be like – written […]
Online Gems for Doulas Read More »
Please note that none of these are referral or affiliate links, they’re just places where I know you can buy these things. Bag to take To Births or Postpartum Support There are lots of options here. I *strongly* recommend something you can carry hands free, whether that’s a backpack, crossbody bag, or tote with a
2019 Gift Guide for Doulas Read More »
Today’s question is a fairly common one with a million variations. Got two variations just this week! My client really, really wants to have a home birth, but her husband is against it. I want to help her get her dream birth, and that’s a big part of why she hired me. How can I
Ask A Doula: Getting the Partner on Board Read More »
Many doulas find that they have an interest in teaching childbirth classes as well. Maybe you did that first, or maybe you saw an unfilled need once you started working with families in your community. Either way, it’s a role that can nicely dovetail with doula work. If you’re considering adding childbirth education to your
Childbirth Education as a side hustle for doulas Read More »
It’s a question I get all the time. You may have asked the question before! It’s absolutely not a bad question, but it does sometimes raise the hackles of more experienced doulas. I do want to be very clear that wanting to work alongside an experienced doula is a good thing! But I’ve got to
Can I shadow you at a birth? Read More »