How to Become a Birth Doula | Birth Doula vs Postpartum Doula

WHAT IS A DOULA + HOW DO I BECOME ONE? Becoming a birth doula was the best career choice I made and to help more aspiring doulas out there- birth doula OR postpartum doula- this video walks through how to become a DONA International Birth Doula from buying the workbook to going to the doula training to learning how to support women in labor the best you can. I help you answer the question, what does a doula do and how to offer birth support as a professional doula and how to provide postpartum care.

Being a birth worker and helping women know how to have a positive birth and providing help after birth is such a rewarding job to have. I talk about the best parts about being a doula on mama’s birth team and the challenges that are a part of it as well.

If you are an aspiring or new doula, enjoy this video full of doula advice and tips for new doulas as we dive into the role of a doula and the road to becoming an amazing advocate for women.


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DISCLAIMER

All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.

Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.

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I am a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator and a DONA certified Birth Doula in the San Francisco Bay Area! For more information and resources, come find me at builttobirth.com