Author: Rachel Leavitt

From time to time, we generate infographics to help promote our services but also to spread information about what a doula is and can do for expectant mothers. A couple of weeks back, I posted an observation and a parallel … Read More

Here is a unique student response to one of our course assignments where we discuss what encouraged the student to pursue their interest in doula training: I was a ‘young mum.’ I fell pregnant at 18 and had my son … Read More

There’s two things that are worthy of pointing out from a recent email we received from one of our doula students out of Saudi Arabia. First, it’s just exciting for us to think that such a small and humble training … Read More

Here’s another excerpt from one of the homework assignment that I ask the students to complete. I reprint it here with the student’s permission. Excellent response! “When I was pregnant with my daughter, I desperately wanted a doula (a person … Read More

There is a lot of information out there that discusses what should and should not be done during birth.  It is important, as a doula, to know good sources to go to in order to find accurate and current resources. … Read More

Here’s another one:) “I have been blessed to have given birth to 5 amazing children! Each one a different journey, but all of them life changing and rewarding. Because of this, I am passionate about the process of birth, recognizing … Read More

This book review is a stop on the Virtual Book Tour for The Gift of Giving Life. Book Synopsis(from the author’s web page): The Gift of Giving Life: Rediscovering the Divine Nature of Pregnancy and Birth offers something that no … Read More

Another great response from a student. Love these responses! “I feel that every women has the right to be supported throughout all phases of the birth process.

I love to see the responses from my students for this assignment. They are usually very personal and beautiful, in my opinion. So, I wanted to share some here. (I did get permission first:)).

As a part of my course, my students are asked to find resources in their area that is related to alternative health care.  I thought a list of just basic resources would also be useful, so here’s my list for … Read More