Day 4: Marketing Ideas
On the Fourth Day of Doula School my Trainer Gave to Me….Marketing ideas! DONA trainer Stefanie Antunes shares some thoughts about marketing a doula practice. She shares some excerpts from her Doula School Business Program. Watch till the end for some other ideas in addition…
Day 3: What’s in the Doula Bag?
On the THIRD day of Doula School my Trainer gave to me…. In this video blog, Stefanie goes over the most common items to include in your doula bag. Have a peak in the bag and share your own favourites in the comments! About the…
Day 2: Living the on-call doula life
On the Second Day of Doula School my trainer gave to me…. We’re doing our FUN 12 Days of Doula School again this year. Over the next month we’re going to answer 12 of your burning doula questions! Day 2: Doulaing with young children In…
Day 1: Doulaing with Young Children
On the First Day of Doula School my trainer gave to me…. We’re doing our FUN 12 Days of Doula School again this year. Over the next month we’re going to answer 12 of your burning doula questions! Day 1: Doulaing with young children In…
Certification Series: Should I Certify?
Why Certify? In our Certification Series we’re exploring thoughts around certification, how to make it easier, how to get it done. Today I wanted to go back to ground zero and consider “why certify?”. See more of my video blog posts on the Doula School…
Certification Series: Filling Out Client Forms
In this video blog, Stefanie goes over the most common pitfalls and mistakes people make with their certification documents. She reviews the birth reports and all the terms included in them to help you fill them out correctly the FIRST time. About the Author…
Certification Series: Top 3 Most Common Mistakes
I had the privilege to spend time this past weekend with the amazing Jenn Fontaine. She’s a DONA Birth Doula Trainer, but also is one of THE busiest certification package reviewers for DONA International. When you complete all your requirements and you send in your…
Scholarship Fund Announcement
One of the things brought to my attention a few years ago was how “white” and “middle class” the doula profession was. It’s something I have spent a lot of time thinking about the past few years. As I learn more and more about the…
What I’d say to my younger self
Have you ever wondered what you’d say to your younger (or less experienced self)? I’ve had an amazing opportunity this past year to do something of the sorts. Here’s how my story begins… A couple of years ago I was doing a birth doula training…
How to launch (or grow) your doula practice
How to launch (or grow) your doula practice I’ve spent the past 6 months preparing a program to help doulas (and other birth workers) to grow their practice. After years of not making enough through my birth work, I decided to stop the excuses and…