Dec 21, 2023
It's been a busy, amazing year of growth, learning, and success. Here we are again at the end of another amazing season.
Looking back over the past year, it's always fun to see our most popular episodes and share our favorites.
As always, your love and passion for the topics we talk about are seen, heard, and felt so...
Nov 22, 2023
Choosing between virtual or in-person training is one of the first choices often made when considering the many pathways to becoming a doula. Both formats offer pros and cons to learners. Which format may work best for you will depend on many factors.
Do you thrive in more independent learning? Or do you thrive in a...
Nov 10, 2023
The methods of support provided during the third stage of labor are many. How the third stage progresses will determine the type of support appropriate for each client.
Assistance with bonding, the initiation of breastfeeding, and supporting a client through a perineal tear are all ways in which a client may need the...
Oct 27, 2023
Understanding birth-related trauma is an essential skill for all individuals who work in the perinatal field.
The fundamental definition of trauma is:
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
When working with birthing or newly postpartum families, we may encounter clients who will identify their experience as...
Oct 12, 2023
The expectations vs the realities of doula work can be vast. Many people consider entering this work, thinking it will be sunshine and rainbows. Experiencing birth and cuddling babies is often high on these lists.
One of the very first stark realities that most doulas face is the fact that they are starting a business....