Articles on doula training, certification, recognition and building a practice from Birth & Baby University.
Finishing a doula training is a beginning more than an arrival. The first births, the first postpartum shifts, the first uncomfortable moment with a clinician and the first time a client's situation exceeds your…
Read the article: Why Mentorship Matters for New Doulas: Exploring Research on Professional LearningA referral network can help you connect clients with appropriate services and make your own work easier for colleagues to understand. It does not guarantee inquiries. Build it around clients' needs, clear scope and…
Read the article: How to Build a Referral Network That Consistently Generates Doula InquiriesPostpartum care is organized around the birthing parent and the baby. The other adult in the home, usually a father or partner, is often treated as a helper and rarely as someone who may…
Read the article: Supporting Partners During the Postpartum Period: What Research Says About InvolvementWhen a state Medicaid agency, a health plan or an employer considers paying for doula care, the first question is often financial: will it save money, or at least pay for itself? The research…
Read the article: What Does Research Say About the Cost-Effectiveness of Doula Support?Virtual doula support, offered by video, phone or messaging, was a stopgap for many doulas during the pandemic and has stayed. For some families it opens doors: no travel, more flexible times, a doula…
Read the article: Virtual Doula Support: What Does Research Say About Effectiveness and Accessibility?Black women in the United States die from pregnancy-related causes at a much higher rate than White women, and American Indian and Alaska Native women also face higher rates. These gaps are among the…
Read the article: Racial Disparities in Maternal Health: Understanding Structural Factors and Opportunities for Change"Don't bathe the baby for a week" has become a popular line on social media, sometimes presented as an ancient wisdom and sometimes as a modern evidence-based practice. Families ask postpartum doulas what to…
Read the article: The Evidence Behind Delayed Newborn BathingA family looking for a doula does not follow one path. They may ask a friend, a midwife or an obstetrician, search online, browse a directory, check a Medicaid registry or see a post…
Read the article: How Do Expecting Families Find Doulas? Understanding the Modern Client Search ProcessOnline doula certification means earning a recognized credential through self-paced coursework completed from home. The process includes curriculum covering labor/postpartum support, hands-on skill practice, and meeting certification requirements. Most programs take weeks to months…
Read the article: Online Doula Certification: How It Works & What to ExpectFamilies and new professionals often confuse newborn care specialists, postpartum doulas, night nurses and night nannies. The terms overlap in daily life but differ in focus and in who defines them. This article compares…
Read the article: What Is a Newborn Care Specialist, and How Does the Role Differ From a Postpartum Doula?Page 19 of 23
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