With the summer holidays in full swing it can be tough to balance work and family life. If you’re a mum you’ll likely be juggling work and childcare … [Read more...] about 9 ways to be much more productive (even when you’re shattered)
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How to become a doula – An instant guide!
If you’re caring, patient, nurturing, kind (but assertive) and love supporting other people then a career as a self-employed doula could be right up … [Read more...] about How to become a doula – An instant guide!
Why one-to-one sessions are such a valuable part of the Nurturing Birth doula course – a video blog
Sophie chats about catching up with recent doulas who completed the Nurturing Birth doula course and the benefits of the one-to-one session a week or … [Read more...] about Why one-to-one sessions are such a valuable part of the Nurturing Birth doula course – a video blog
Can I be a doula if …? A video blog
Sophie explores some of the questions that we are regularly asked by prospective doulas, such as can I be a doula if I haven't had children? If … [Read more...] about Can I be a doula if …? A video blog
From Midwife to Doula – Christine Duffill
Former Midwife, Christine Duffill, came on our Nurturing Birth Doula Preparation course in 2017. In this piece she reflects on the challenges facing … [Read more...] about From Midwife to Doula – Christine Duffill
A reflection on mentoring – Michelle Every
Nurturing Birth Head of Mentoring, Michelle Every, shares her thoughts as one of the doulas she is mentoring comes to the end of her Initial Mentoring … [Read more...] about A reflection on mentoring – Michelle Every
The challenges of being a doula – a video blog
We shared our recent blog about the challenges of being a doula over on the Nurturing Birth Directory, but we reckon it merits a share here … [Read more...] about The challenges of being a doula – a video blog
Choosing a doula course – a video blog
Is 2018 the year you decide to become a doula? Do you finally have the time and energy to take a preparation course? In this video Sophie suggests … [Read more...] about Choosing a doula course – a video blog
Dear Natasha – a response to Grazia Editor Natasha Pearlman’s recent birth trauma article
Dear Natasha I read your Times article, now reproduced in the online Mail, with a mixture of emotions – primarily sadness that someone felt so … [Read more...] about Dear Natasha – a response to Grazia Editor Natasha Pearlman’s recent birth trauma article
What’s the deal with mentoring?
Sophie Brigstocke talks about mentoring and why it is beneficial for ALL doulas, not just those at the start of their journey. For more information … [Read more...] about What’s the deal with mentoring?
Don’t call me an expert!!!
I think I am becoming more pernickety in my old age. I really care about the language used around birth to the point that my own family tease me … [Read more...] about Don’t call me an expert!!!
MaMa Conference – Ten Highlights
I’m back home, sitting in my kitchen in London, reflecting on two extraordinary days. A bit longer if you count the night coach travels to and from … [Read more...] about MaMa Conference – Ten Highlights
Mentoring for Experienced Doulas
We asked Kath Harbisher, one of our team of Nurturing Birth mentors, and qualified counsellor, to explore the benefits of mentoring for an experienced … [Read more...] about Mentoring for Experienced Doulas
Independent Midwives removed from NMC Register – Nurturing Birth statement
Nurturing Birth is disappointed to hear that Independent Midwives at IMUK have been prevented from supporting their clients due to the NMC opinion … [Read more...] about Independent Midwives removed from NMC Register – Nurturing Birth statement
T’was the night before Christmas – what do we wish for
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house … actually the morning before Christmas, but with tweens and teens nothing is stirring … [Read more...] about T’was the night before Christmas – what do we wish for
