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Full Programme for Doula UK Conference Announced

We are delighted to announce the full programme for the forthcoming Doula UK conference, to be held on 22nd May in London. A PDF of the programme can be downloaded below.

Some tickets are still available and can be booked here. Discounted tickets for midwives and student midwives can also be booked here.

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Discount Conference Tickets for Midwives to Celebrate International Day of the Midwife

With International Day of the Midwife coming up on 5th May Doula UK is celebrating by announcing a limited number of discounted Doula UK conference tickets for midwives and student midwives.

'Finding the Path to Peaceful Birth', the first Doula UK conference, will be held on 22nd May and will focus on the importance of collaboration, innovation and shared resources and knowledge. We are keen to welcome as many midwives as possible, particularly in light of the closer relationship Doula UK is forging with the Royal College of Midwives, as announced by Cathy Warwick in her keynote speech at the recent Mama Conference. . . . read more

World Doula Week Pledge: 'A Doula For Every Woman'

 

PRESS RELEASE, 20 March 2013

“A Doula for every woman”

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Face of Birth Screening at the Doula UK Conference

We're excited to announce that tickets have just gone on sale for the the London Premier screening of birth documentary The Face of Birth; a new additon to our 2013 conference programme. . . . read more

Doula UK supports Save the Children's Breastfeeding Campaign

Doula UK is proud to support the launch of Save the Children's campaign: 95 Babies. Launched today the campaign draws attention to the startling statistic that, worldwide, 95 babies' lives could be saved each hour if their mothers were enabled to breastfeed them during the first hour of life.
 
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Announcing Doula UK Conference 2013

Doula UK is delighted to announce our inaugural conference: Finding the Path to Peaceful Birth: Signing the Childbirth Treaty.

As approaches to childbirth become more numerous and more divergent, Doula UK will gather together those at the forefront of these approaches on 22nd May at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. This ground-breaking conference will cover the most urgent of topics and the plan and pace for the day will be shaped in part by the speakers themselves. . . . read more

Doula UK Welcomes 'State of Maternity Services’ Report

Doula UK welcomes the Royal College of Midwives' State of Maternity Services Report due for launch tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd January 2013) and supports the call for more midwives in the UK. . . . read more

Doula support has dramatic impact on breastfeeding rates says Doula UK following UNICEF report

Responding to Preventing Disease and Saving Resources: potential contribution of increasing breastfeeding rates in the UK, a report on breastfeeding from UNICEF UK, Nicola Wilson chair of Doula UK, said:

“The report clearly highlights the substantial health and financial benefits of offering women consistent, experienced and accessible breastfeeding support.

The negative impact of the UK’s low breastfeeding rates on women and babies are not confined to cost and illness. Of women who stop breastfeeding in the first six weeks of their babies lives, 90% state they did so earlier than they wished and planned to. The impact of this on women’s mental health should not be ignored. . . . read more

Lancashire doula in the news as new service offers doula support to homeless women

Doula UK doula Karen Spencer made the news today with her support of pregnant women at The Foyer; a project for young, homeless people in Blackburn.

Karen, currently a mentored doula, has worked at the project since 2002 and has recently added doula support to her role. She has supported three birthing women to date.

You can read the full story in today's Lancashire Telegraph.

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