Are there too many doulas?
Are there too many doulas? Every year around 300,000 babies are born in Australia, yet many women still move through pregnancy and birth without the …
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What is the difference between Midwives and Doulas?
What is the difference between Midwives and Doulas? These are two very different occupations, and it is important that the community understand the two roles …
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Ten reasons to hire a doula for your birth
Ten reasons to hire a doula for your birth Women don’t hire doulas because birth is broken. They hire doulas because birth has become busy, …
Every woman deserves a doula
Every woman deserves a doula Birth is often described as primal, and that description is true. Labour is driven by hormones, instinct, movement and a …
Why doulas matter: reducing intervention and caesarean rates
Why doulas matter: reducing intervention and caesarean rates Birth in Australia has become increasingly medicalised. While modern obstetrics can be lifesaving, it has also normalised …
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Why become a doula – and choosing training that truly matters
Why become a doula – and choosing training that truly matters For many women, the idea of becoming a doula doesn’t come from a career …
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Top Ten Tips to Achieve a Positive Birth Experience
Photo by: Jana Woodhouse Birth & Babies Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary journey, filled with anticipation and joy. While birth …
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Why asking a doula for a refund because you had a caesarean is not appropriate
Why asking a doula for a refund because you had a caesarean is not appropriate Every birth unfolds uniquely, and despite the best preparation and …
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What is the difference between delayed cord clamping and optimal cord clamping?
What is the difference between “delayed cord clamping” and “optimal cord clamping” and why would this be more beneficial for babies at birth compared to …
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Doulas, birth workers and ego marketing: why professionalism matters
Doulas, birth workers and ego marketing: why professionalism matters In the world of birth work, trust is everything. Women invite doulas and other birth workers …
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