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Debunking the Myth: Doulas Can’t Earn Good Money Mar 31, 2025

There's a common misconception that doulas, despite their invaluable role in supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, struggle to earn a good income.

The truth is, not only is it possible for doulas to make a sustainable and profitable living, but when approached with...

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Who Becomes A Doula and Why? blog Mar 16, 2025

When people think of doulas, they might imagine a specific type of person - perhaps someone with a background in healthcare or a lifelong passion for birth. But the truth is, doulas come from all walks of life.

At Nurturing Birth, we’ve trained people from countless different backgrounds, each with...

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Starting A Doula Business blog Jan 13, 2025

This blog post is from NB doula Sarah Newman. Sarah is a valued member of the NB team but is also a relatively new birth and postnatal doula. This is her story of training, gaining her Nurturing Birth certification, doing voluntary postnatal work and finding her first clients, told in her own words....

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Understanding the unique emotions of IVF pregnancy blog Jan 08, 2025

The journey to parenthood through IVF is filled with hope, resilience, and a wide range of emotions. IVF pregnancies often carry the weight of past challenges, the joy of possibility, and the uncertainty of the process.

During this unique experience, doulas offer vital emotional and practical suppo...

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Empowered Birthing: A Doula’s Perspective on Supporting a Vaginal Twin Birth blog twin birth Jan 07, 2025

Thanks to Nurturing Birth doula Sally Carter, who shares her experience of supporting a vaginal twin birth with us...

The decision to work with a doula is made for many different, often personal, reasons. However, ultimately, it is more often about ‘stacking the odds in your favor’ by ensuring that...

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Nurturing Birth facilitators courses Dec 12, 2024

At Nurturing Birth, our facilitators are at the heart of everything we do. They bring not only their years of experience but also a passion for creating transformative spaces where aspiring doulas can thrive.

Not Teachers, but Facilitators

We don’t call ourselves educators or teachers because we d...

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From Advocacy to Action: Supporting Reproductive Rights doula Dec 09, 2024

Why Reproductive Rights Matter

Reproductive rights are at the heart of respectful, equitable maternity care. These rights ensure that every person has the ability to make informed choices about their body, their pregnancy, and their birth. Yet, around the world - and even here in the UK - those rig...

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The Gift of Presence: A Doula on Call at Christmas doula Dec 05, 2024

For most, the Christmas season is a time of festivities, indulgence, and cherished moments with loved ones. But for doulas who are on call, the holidays are a little different.

While others settle into cosy traditions, doulas remain prepared to step away at a moment’s notice, ready to support a bi...

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Discover the Nurturing Birth Directory doula Dec 02, 2024

We’re proud of our incredible Doula Directory, designed to connect families with certified Nurturing Birth doulas across the world!

Our directory is not just a list - it’s a powerful tool to help you find the perfect doula for your needs, with easy access to all the information you need.

Map Funct...

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Behind the scenes at Nurturing Birth doula Nov 25, 2024

What is it like attending The Doula Course…?

What can you expect…?

Attending a Nurturing Birth course is more than just training - it’s an immersive journey into the heart of what it means to be a doula.

We create a warm, supportive environment where you can feel completely at ease as you grow in...

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Answers to the most asked questions about Doula Training Nov 18, 2024

It's Q&A time!

Are you thinking about becoming a doula and have some questions? You’re not alone! At Nurturing Birth, we often receive questions from people exploring this fulfilling path.

Here are some answers to the most common questions we hear:

What is a doula?

A doula provides emotional, ...

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The European Doula Network Nov 11, 2024

The European Doula Network (EDN) was officially established in 2011 to connect doula organisations across Europe.

Every year they have a conference, this year it was in Lille, France and Nurturing Birth mentor, Alessandra Massacci (pictured on the left, with another NB mentor Mary Kalau) went as th...

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