Articles on doula training, certification, recognition and building a practice from Birth & Baby University.
There’s no single best doula certification program for everyone—there’s the one that fits the work you want to do, where you plan to do it, and how you’ll get paid for it. The right…
Read the article: How to Pick the Best Doula Certification Program (2026 Guide)A birth can be medically uncomplicated and still feel terrifying, and a birth that clinicians consider a success can leave a parent with intrusive memories and avoidance. Research on childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
Read the article: Birth Trauma and PTSD: How Birth Experiences Can Affect Long-Term Mental HealthInduction is common, and families receive it in different ways: as a medical recommendation, a scheduling offer or a choice at 39 or 41 weeks. The evidence has shifted over the last decade, but…
Read the article: Supporting Families Through Induction of Labor: Evidence, Expectations, and Options"How long did she feed?" is probably the most common question parents are asked about breastfeeding, and one of the least informative. A baby can nurse for forty minutes and take little, or nurse…
Read the article: How to Recognize Effective Milk Transfer Without Relying on Feeding Duration AloneBreathing is probably the most commonly taught labor coping tool, and it is often described with confidence: slow breathing reduces pain, lowers adrenaline, speeds labor. The trials are small, the techniques vary and the…
Read the article: The Science of Breathing Techniques During LaborBoth in-person and online doula training can lead to legitimate, recognized credentials. The right choice depends on your schedule flexibility, budget for travel and time off, learning style for hands-on skills, and whether the…
Read the article: In-Person vs. Online Doula Training: How to DecideBreastfeeding support is one of the most requested postpartum services, and many doulas want to build skills in it. The lactation field has several credentials with very different training, hours and clinical expectations, and…
Read the article: Becoming a Lactation Educator: Training Pathways and Scope of Practice"How much do doulas make?" is one of the most searched questions about the profession, and one of the least well answered. Reliable national income data for doulas are scarce. What the public record…
Read the article: How Much Do Doulas Earn? Understanding Income, Expenses, and Business ModelsMedicaid coverage of doula care has grown quickly, but most doulas still work with privately insured families, and the rules for private insurance are less settled. A few states now require some private plans…
Read the article: Private Insurance Reimbursement for Doula Services: Understanding Coverage and DocumentationPregnant and postpartum people are already asking AI chatbots questions, and educators are being offered tools that promise to draft handouts, answer client questions and even act as a "digital doula." The technology is…
Read the article: Artificial Intelligence in Perinatal Education: Opportunities, Risks, and Ethical ConsiderationsPage 16 of 23
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