Postnatal doula
Scholarship Winner: Giving back to the mom that gives so much!
Meet Samantha: A wonderful mom to her 3 babies and the many children she fosters. I am so excited to say that I have been awarded a doula scholarship!! It is such a surreal thing for me. My name is Samantha. I identify myself as a wife, mother, and student. My husband is a Loss Prevention manager at a…
Read MoreIt is Doula School Scholarship time!
We are now accepting doula scholarship applications for our Spring 2016 certification! We know that not everyone can afford the education necessary for their dream career. Globally, women, especially women with children in their care, miss out on educational opportunities which could lead to more earning potential. This is something that we are working to…
Read MoreA Doula’s Story: How the heck did I end up in a doula training?!
The broken path that led me to my doula training. When I trace my steps back to how I got here, my path was so unpredictable and tumultuous, it could almost be a movie. Starting at the beginning… After a cervical cancer scare in 2005, I was faced with the fact that treatment may leave me…
Read MoreThe doula business struggles (there is a happy ending)
Doula business struggles may encounter: My launch into the doula business world was less than stellar, I have to admit. It was clumsy, riddled with mistakes, and lonely. Why? I’ve got two reasons: Lack of training Lack of support And I minored in business, I could only imagine how other doulas felt! Don’t worry though,…
Read MoreAbout Our Doula Directory
Baby brain, that’s a very real thing. Not only is your lil’ baby using all your ‘brain juice’ for themselves, but there are so many things to think about. ‘What is the best stroller?’ ‘How can I get all my work done before mat leave?’ ‘What the hell is labour going to be like?’ It’s a minefield…
Read MorePush Presents – What’s this all about?
Tradition of Push Presents: What is the deal with push presents (or gash gifts – for those who have had a surgical birth)? The tradition of gift-giving to mothers after they have their baby(ies) has roots in parts of Asia and Europe, but has gained in popularity in North America in the last 20 years. The term ‘push present’ was first…
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