If you get my newsletter regularly, you might have already picked up on the fact that I’m more of a grassroots movement lover than someone who’s likely to buy into gigantic organizations. This is why I chose not to certify with DONA International, and why I am not a member of the Doula Services Association (DSA). Both of these organizations… Read more →
Category: Doulas
Certification for Doulas in Vancouver
UPDATE: Birth Takes a Village is now offering doula training! Click for details. There are many different options for certification for doulas in Vancouver. Here, I thought I’d explain the differences between some of the different styles of doula training. As I mentioned in 5 Tips for Selecting A Vancouver Doula, not all doulas in Vancouver choose to become certified. I’m… Read more →
How Good Birth Support Leads to Better Births
“Powerful” and “intense” are words I often use to describe birth. A recent doula client referred to the experience as “epic”. These are strong words! Because birth is a strong experience. Physically and emotionally, there are few experiences that rival birth’s intensity. There are huge shifts in hormone and neurotransmitter levels, almost unfathomable physical changes in mom’s body, and a… Read more →
The Difference Between Midwife And Doula Explained
Are you looking for a midwife or doula in Vancouver? I’ve had many people ask me what the difference is between a midwife and a doula. Sometimes, the impression is that you need to choose either a midwife or a doula, or that you do not need a doula if you have a midwife. However, a midwife and doula have distinctly… Read more →
Selecting a Vancouver Doula | Jessica Austin Birth Doula Services
Written by Jessica Austin, Vancouver Birth Doula If you are looking for a doula in Vancouver, check out these 5 tips to make your selection process easier and give you your best chance of finding the right fit, or check out the Birth Takes a Village doula services in Vancouver. 1. Where to start looking for a Vancouver Doula. You have… Read more →