Doula

Our commitment to the Professional Doula Download Doula Statement of Professionalism (pdf) A month ago, I came out with a statement on the Professionalism of Doula Education and Care.  Written to offer an industry standard for the professional doula, it … Read More

Do you have a client that wants more information on what a doula is and what they can do?  Here’s my list of the best 5 doula videos.  Fun, and quirky answers to the question “What is a doula?”  as … 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

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:)).

About four years ago, I began my journey into focusing specifically on labor support and birth.  This was something of a surprise for me because I had never intended to make this my line of work.  But a few choice … Read More

A few years ago my husband and I started out on the adventure of owning our own chickens.  I love the idea of being able to produce our own food.  There is just something liberating in that idea.  When we … Read More

I started thinking about what I like the most about my job tonight.  The life of a doula can be hard and haphazard, but worth it in ways that is hard to explain why.  I love helping women find out that … Read More