A blog by Emma Ashworth, Birth Activist and DD Specialist Companion. You can book sessions with Emma to pick her brain on all things human rights in childbirth or for support with specific situations your clients’ rights are not being respected. NHS care prides itself on being evidence based – right? Yet, how often, in … Read more
Ok I admit it, I chose that title to get your attention. Now you’re here, let me explain. Right now, maternity services are in a state of collapse. Like all places of chaos, things can be pretty unpredictable – sometimes doulas see their clients getting top notch care and sometimes care can be slapdash, unkind, … Read more
This post is by a Developing Doulas graduate who volunteers for the March With Midwives campaign – a UK wide campaign, started by doulas in our community to protest against the poor working conditions that midwives are enduring and how these conditions impact on the women and people they serve. Elle’s essay beautifully explains what … Read more
3 Tips for dealing with a crossroads and transitions in life and some help deciding if becoming a doula might suit you.
What do we need to think about as a Companion community to ensure that we provide the best service to our DDs and develop ourselves in the process? Firstly it’s important to have some clarity about our objectives: What is the goal of our Companionship programme? Overall, I think it is to focus on ensuring … Read more
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