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
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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
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
Desperate sleep-deprived parents – a video blog
What would you do if your baby didn't sleep? Is that a situation you find yourself in now? Is the sleep bank empty and you are looking to everyone … [Read more...] about Desperate sleep-deprived parents – a video blog
Comedian James Mullinger talks about the birth of his children with doula support – a guest blog
As doulas it is incredibly special when a client chooses to write a testimonial talking about their positive experience. In this testimonial comedian … [Read more...] about Comedian James Mullinger talks about the birth of his children with doula support – a guest blog
Preparing for having a baby in your life and relationship – a video blog
This week Sophie talks about preparing for a baby, not just the birth. What will it be like having a baby at home 24/7, how might it affect your … [Read more...] about Preparing for having a baby in your life and relationship – a video blog
Choosing not to have my partner in the birth room – a guest blog by Antonia Wise-Stewart
This week we are grateful to Antonia Wise-Stewart, founder of Mumvoice (uniting mothers using the power of writing and blogs), for sharing her story … [Read more...] about Choosing not to have my partner in the birth room – a guest blog by Antonia Wise-Stewart
Singing and other ways to reduce Postnatal Depression – a video blog
Sophie talks about the recent news articles about the benefits of singing for postnatal mothers and how group singing significantly reduces postnatal … [Read more...] about Singing and other ways to reduce Postnatal Depression – a video blog
Vaginal Gandalf – descriptions of doulas on TV and Film
2018 - 17 years since Doula UK was founded, nearly 10 years after the establishment of the largest American doula organisation, DONA, and doulas are … [Read more...] about Vaginal Gandalf – descriptions of doulas on TV and Film
