Feb 27, 2026
Doula tools can help, but they don’t keep you grounded. A big birth bag can turn into a crutch when labor gets loud, space gets tight, and you feel pressure to find an immediate solution.
Some doulas over-offer, over-talk, and reach for tools too fast. Then a client shushes them, moves their hands away, or rejects a...
Feb 15, 2026
Core doula skills shape the whole room, not your bag of tricks.
You do not build strong support by collecting more tools. You build it through presence, attunement, communication, and timing, in real time, with real clients.
These skills show up when things feel tense. When plans change. When your client looks at you...
Dec 15, 2025
Doulas of the Roundtable wraps up season seven with a look back and a clear look ahead.
In this episode, you hear our top ten most listened to episodes of all time and why these conversations continue to matter to doulas at every stage of practice.
We also share an important update about the podcast. Eva will...
Dec 4, 2025
Enjoy one of our most popular episodes to date.
What do you wish you knew before becoming a doula?
This is a question that we see frequently from those considering birth work or those who have just entered the field. Working with growing families is the part of the work that most have at least a loose idea about. But...
Nov 20, 2025
Many doulas feel pressure to bring a large bag of tools to each birth or postpartum shift. This pressure often leads to checklists and expectations.
As a result, doulas may focus on doing instead of connection. This shift can weaken the attunement and emotional connection that shape strong doula support.
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