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…
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 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…
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…