How a Virtual Doula Can Support You During Pregnancy
Many people have heard of doulas supporting labour, but fewer realise how valuable a virtual doula can be during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is when many of the key decisions about birth begin to take shape. Conversations with midwives and doctors, discussions about induction, choices about where to give birth - all of these can influence how your birth unfolds. So why do it alone?
How To Become a Doula in the UK
If you’ve found yourself searching ‘how to become a doula’ chances are something is stirring within you. This work calls you - often after a powerful birth, a difficult one, or with a fire in your belly at how birth and maternity care feels right now. But how do you actually become a doula in the UK?
Midwife, Doula, Birthkeeper. What’s the difference?
A midwife is a registered medical professional who monitors the wellbeing of women, birthing people and their babies during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. A doula is a non medical support who offers education and advocacy for those usually engaging with the medical system. And a birthkeeper is a non medical, holistic support, they often, but not always work with those choosing freebirth.