Taking the Rough With the Smooth

I’m sure you don’t need us to tell you that when you decide to commit yourself to a woman or couple, as their doula, you are signing up for the whole shabang. During the natural course of your career supporting new parents, you are bound to find yourself in situations that are tough. You may … Read more

Warm Words

Your calm, kind, passionate ways just spill over into everything you talk about and it inspires people. You inspired me from the moment I came across your website and more and more every time we meet. I feel like you have brought me home

Knitted Boobs Galore!

I probably have a knitted boob in my hands most days of the week. I squeeze them, knead them and twiddle their nipples all in the name of showing the parents I support how breastfeeding works. Lots of Developing Doulas trainess ask where they can buy themselves a knitted boob, so we now have a … Read more

Drawing showing tea cups to illutsrate active listening

Intelligent Tea Drinking

Here’s another stunning piece by the talented Jenna. What wonderful work these Developing Doulas do! I am blessed to receive them! This sums up what we doulas do, as we listen to the mothers we serve.

The Poetry of Self Worth

Here’s a lovely piece of work by a recent DD graduate. The Value of a Doula I hear you I listen to your words, and I listen to your silences Your hopes, your fears Your beliefs and projections Your future and past Your unspoken/whispered/shouted words are welcome, heard and acknowledged I see you I see … Read more

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