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!
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Doulas and caesareans – a video blog
Last year Sophie wrote an open letter to magazine editor Natasha Pearlman after she shared in the mainstream press about her traumatic first birth … [Read more...] about Doulas and caesareans – a video blog
The power of language and basic humanity – a video blog
Sophie is in a field in Hay on Wye, camping at the Hay Literary Festival. She's been listening to some inspiring talks, including one by linguistics … [Read more...] about The power of language and basic humanity – a video blog
When the postnatal period isn't all rosy – a video blog
Sophie talks about working with two clients who didn't experience the birth they hoped for and had difficult early days. What are the challenges that … [Read more...] about When the postnatal period isn't all rosy – a video blog
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
Breastfeeding myths and the media propogation – a video blog
Sophie's in a field - she's fired up by a story she's just read about a celebrity not breastfeeding and the reasons she gave. Sophie talks about her … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding myths and the media propogation – a video blog
An interview with Jo Robertson, Birth Photographer
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jo Robertson, a birth photographer in Wales. In our chat I had the opportunity to ask Jo about her … [Read more...] about An interview with Jo Robertson, Birth Photographer
An interview with Laura Tilson, Osteopath
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Tilson, an Osteopath who runs a clinic for women and children in SW London. In our chat I had the … [Read more...] about An interview with Laura Tilson, Osteopath
Optimal cord clamping and the third stage of labour – video blog
Sophie discusses the third stage of birth and the choices that parents have around cord clamping, highlighting the all-important NICE guidelines to … [Read more...] about Optimal cord clamping and the third stage of labour – video blog
Well-meaning advice – how helpful is it? A video blog
Sophie's sharing a story she's read on a public forum from a Mum whose family are telling her to stop breastfeeding. How can doulas help when friends … [Read more...] about Well-meaning advice – how helpful is it? 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
Unrealistic expectations – instant bonding and size 6 jeans – a video blog
Sophie talks about how we can set ourselves, with the media's help, unrealistic expectations when we become parents, which can in turn promote … [Read more...] about Unrealistic expectations – instant bonding and size 6 jeans – a video blog
The value of doulas – a video blog
Sophie challenges a GP's recent assertions that doulas charge "extortionate prices". She considers the value of doula support, how it breaks down and … [Read more...] about The value of doulas – 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
Positive Birth recommendations from the World Health Organisation – a video blog
Sophie talks about how exciting it is that the World Health Organisation has recognised the over-medicalisation of birth and how detrimental that can … [Read more...] about Positive Birth recommendations from the World Health Organisation – a video blog
