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doulas carry an emotional load as well as their physical birth bag items

What Doulas Carry: The Emotional Load of Holdin...

Why is there such a high turnover in our field and how are the factors associated with this problem affecting not only ourselves and our families, but also our clients?

What Doulas Carry: The Emotional Load of Holdin...

Why is there such a high turnover in our field and how are the factors associated with this problem affecting not only ourselves and our families, but also our clients?

what makes doulas effective

3 Ways Doulas Work Their Magic

Are you pregnant and looking for a doula? Or are you considering becoming a doula yourself? Research has demonstrated that having a doula join the care team during pregnancy, labor,...

3 Ways Doulas Work Their Magic

Are you pregnant and looking for a doula? Or are you considering becoming a doula yourself? Research has demonstrated that having a doula join the care team during pregnancy, labor,...

How to Talk with Friends and Family About Reproductive Healthcare

How to Talk with Friends and Family About Repro...

Doulas play a key role in helping our communities stay informed when it comes to reproductive health. Whether you will be voting Nov. 5 on key ballot measures or having...

How to Talk with Friends and Family About Repro...

Doulas play a key role in helping our communities stay informed when it comes to reproductive health. Whether you will be voting Nov. 5 on key ballot measures or having...

Meet the Educator - Megan Rowell

Meet the Educator - Megan Rowell

In both her practice as a massage therapist and doula, Megan Rowell (she/her) seeks to practice or center the following: anti-oppression, consent+autonomy, curiosity, acceptance, cultural humility and patience. As a...

Meet the Educator - Megan Rowell

In both her practice as a massage therapist and doula, Megan Rowell (she/her) seeks to practice or center the following: anti-oppression, consent+autonomy, curiosity, acceptance, cultural humility and patience. As a...

a doula studies for about 3 months online and works with clients during that time or shortly after

How long does it take to become a certified doula?

When embarking on the journey to birth work, many want to know how long it will take to become a certified doula. At Doula Trainings International (DTI), we are not...

How long does it take to become a certified doula?

When embarking on the journey to birth work, many want to know how long it will take to become a certified doula. At Doula Trainings International (DTI), we are not...

Follow Up: Why We Must Stop NYC's Doula Certification Bills

Follow Up: Why We Must Stop NYC's Doula Certifi...

In 2019, we published a letter in direct opposition to the New York state bills attempting to regulate doulas, and in full support of autonomy for doulas in their practices....

Follow Up: Why We Must Stop NYC's Doula Certifi...

In 2019, we published a letter in direct opposition to the New York state bills attempting to regulate doulas, and in full support of autonomy for doulas in their practices....