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Imposter syndrome, that nagging self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud, can be an all-too-familiar hurdle for doulas. It...

Learn about why doula public liability is important, the difference between different policy cover and things to consider.

The doula's true role is to serve the clients and their needs, not to steer a birth towards a specific direction.

Becoming a doula is a calling that goes beyond a career choice. It is a profound journey of empowering families, offering support, and...

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

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

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 ...

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’

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

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...