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...

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....

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...

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...