Doula School Alumni – Helena’s Story
Where it all began – Back in 2011, being a stay at home mom for over 10 years, working only part time here and there to keep me home with the kids – it was time for change. BIG change. I was losing my sense…
From Doula Client to Doula Career: Jenny’s Story
By Jenny Blair After the birth of my first daughter I felt sad and traumatized. I had a long and difficult labour that ended up in an emergency cesarean. The possibility of having a c section never really crossed my mind when preparing for…
The Poetry of Doula Life
I was recently reminded of the poetry of doula life through two separate experiences. One was a birth. The kind that make you cry. I cried. Even after all these years of doula work, watching a woman in her full power is by far the…
Perfecting the Double-hip Squeeze
About the Author Stefanie Antunes has been a Lamaze® Educator and doula since 2002, after the birth of her second son showed her just how valuable it is to be prepared for birth and to have good support around you. Stefanie is a visionary in…
12th day – future of doula
On the 12th day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to Me…. 8 thoughts on the future of the doula profession (video) About the Author Stefanie Antunes has been a Lamaze® Educator and doula since 2002, after the birth of her second son showed…
Day 11: 8 Thoughts on the Future of the Doula Profession
On the 11th day of doula school my trainer gave to me…. Thoughts on the Future of the Doula Profession I follow a lot of Facebook doula groups and one of the comments I see regularly is something to the effect of ‘whether it’s possible…
Day 10: Podcasts for doulas
On the 10th Day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to Me…. Some podcasts to listen to A couple of years ago one of my friends kept talking about podcasts and I admittedly hadn’t gotten into them yet. When she pushed me to listen to…
Day 9: Doula Resources
On the 9th Day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to Me… Some super cool Doula Resources During your doula training you SURELY went over a bunch of resources, but there is always SO much info throughout the training that you may have missed writing…
Day 8: Working collaboratively (vlog)
Working Collaboratively The Doula profession is a newer one and working collaboratively is the name of the game for us these days. We’ve see great strides in many areas. Stefanie discusses ways you can work collaboratively and why it’s important. Read her written blog on…
Day 7: Playing nice – working as a team
On the Seventh Day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to ME…. Thoughts on playing nice in the sandbox I’ll admit when I first became a childbirth educator (and later a doula), I did so because of my own disempowering birth experience (and a subsequent…
Day 6: Making Prenatals FUN and Visual
On the Sixth Day of Doula School My Trainer Gave to Me…. How to Make Doula Prenatals FUN Have you ever wondered how you can make doula prenatal visits more fun? I became a childbirth educatore BEFORE I was a doula, so I brought with…
Day 5: MORE Marketing ideas
On the Fifth Day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to Me….MORE Marketing ideas! I see new and seasoned doulas alike asking about how to market a birth business. Did you know that most businesses thrive and survive based on repeat business? It costs a…