In amidst the joy of seeing a new family together earlier this week there was a moment that jarred for me, the question put to Harry and Meghan about whether their baby was “good”. It’s one that crops up a lot and it begs a question … is there such a thing as a bad…
About Doulaing
Doulas, birth, home and love
This article, written by Sophie Brigstocke, first appeared in the Journal of Holistic Healthcare, Summer 2017 How many lightbulb moments can you remember in your life? Those moments when suddenly everything slots in to place, those jigsaw pieces re-arrange themselves and you see the whole picture for the first time. I see the same “eureka” moment happening…
The challenges of being a doula – a video blog
There are some aspects of being a doula which are really hard. It’s the best job in the world, with experiences which are just wonderful. However, sometimes it’s tough – so what are the challenges of being a doula – and let’s raise a glass to those amazing doulas out there! “I love doulaing with…
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 now appearing on mainstream TV programmes and films, so we thought it would be fun to share some of the recent viewings!For those who are fans of the Pitch Perfect…
Setting up a postnatal group – Guest post by Sarah Ballard
Sarah Ballard, a birth and postnatal doula in Cheltenham, shares her experiences of setting up a postnatal group, first shown on her website. Having always had an interest in positive birth experiences for all, believing in the small differences of care and treatment women receive led me become a doula. I used a doula myself…
What is normal birth anyway – a video blog
Sophie Brigstocke explores the media furore around midwives having to back down over promoting “normal birth”, the history behind the press reports and what we mean by normal birth. What is more important to consider and how can we all work collaboratively? Come and talk to us at [email protected] Click here to watch Sophie’s video…