Doula

The Defeated Doula: 3 Things You Can Do to Conquer Self-Doubt

May 11, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading / Doula, Inspiration

It’s a common occurrence that, after Doula training, the energy of the last few days is excitedly stirring. Your mind is racing a mile a minute and all of the tasks you want to achieve are running circles through your thoughts. You set a plan of action and tell yourself, this week I am going to …

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Applying the Foundational Attitudes of Mindfulness to Your Doula Practice

April 13, 2020 / 6 minutes of reading / Doula, Labor Doula, Parenthood, Self-Care / 1 Comment

Mindfulness meditation is one of the fastest-growing health trends in the United States, according to the CDC. But what is mindfulness, and why might it be helpful for your work as a professional doula? Mindfulness is “The awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally” (Kabat-Zinn, in Purser, 2015). …

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