By Sophie Brigstocke How would you describe the work of a doula? It’s a question we ask before the start of any doula course because there is still a lack of clarity for many people about what a doula actually is or does. Recently, I worked with a lovely group of yoga teachers and asked…
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The Independent publishes and article on doulas
By Sophie Brigstocke In Monday’s Independent (20th April 2015) Hannah Fearn discussed how more women are employing doulas to support them during birth due to the fear of not having support from midwives. Whilst we welcome positive reports of doulas in the mainstream press there are a few comments that need clarification. It is certainly true…