The Developing Doulas Blog

News & resource centre for doulas in the UK

Thinking of starting your doula journey this year or next?

Then we have some spots left in our courses running in Cambridge, Surrey, and Blackpool See this page for details. Here’s Maddie talking a little bit about what it means to do a doula course. And if you’re already a doula and are looking for some on-going learning, have a look here for our lovely … Read more

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.

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