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...

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...

When you hear the word "doula," what comes to mind? Many people have heard of doulas but may not fully understand what we do or who we serve. There are some common misconceptions about doula work, which can sometimes prevent people from considering the support a doula offers or as training to...

Credit: Bridie Solman, Expansive course 2023/24

In the world of doula work, the concept of self-care isn’t just a buzzword - it’s an essential, ongoing practice that enables us to offer the best of ourselves to our clients. As someone who transitioned from a career as an Occupational...

How the Back-to-School Season Can Inspire a Journey Towards Becoming a Doula

As summer fades and the first hints of autumn colour the trees, a familiar rhythm returns to many households across the country. Parents wave goodbye at the school gates, sending their children off to another year of...

Embracing the Essence of Doula Work: Why Being 'Just a Doula' is More Than Enough

In a world that often equates value with versatility, the profession of a doula stands as a poignant reminder that sometimes, the greatest impact comes from mastering a single, profound skill. As doulas, our primary...

There’s a lot that’s said about birth plans. Are you thinking of making a birth plan but are not sure whether it’s right for you? Should you write a birth plan?

A couple of years ago I decided to read the autobiographical tale “It’s Going to Hurt” by Adam...

I want to share something with you that may shift your perspective if you have been holding back on training as a doula, or starting your doula business.  

I’ve had many conversations with people recently where they say something along the lines of...

I don’t know enough yet to...

After every Nurturing Birth doula training course, we ask for feedback from the participants, and the themes are the same every time. We thought that we’d share some of these with you, as you try to decide which doula training company you want to train with, in your journey to your new...

When a family discovers that their baby has, or may have Down syndrome, it can be news that many people struggle to immediately accept. There is often so much negativity surrounding a diagnosis of Down syndrome during pregnancy that there is often an expectation from family, professionals and...

Around one in every 250 pregnancies are twin pregnancies, so it’s quite possible that you’ll be asked to support a family who are pregnant with two babies – or more!

As a doula supporting families pregnant with twins and multiples, what are some helpful things to know...

Sam is a Nurturing Birth course facilitator and has worked for many years as a doula in Chelmsford, Essex. This is the story of why she decided to train to be a doula.

I’m primarily a birth doula, but I also do postnatal work from time to time. I think, actually I know, that I tend to...