News - Doula UK

Press Release: Evidence of the positive impact that doulas make and the growing demand for doula support

24th October 2023 Doula UK publish evidence of the positive impact that doulas make and the growing demand for doula support. We are very proud to share new evidence of the positive impact that Doula UK doulas make and the growing demand for doula support. Our members provide us with … [Read more...]

The Doula Doll’s House – Silent Auction

Description: Handmade and hand painted Doula Doll's House. Complete with birthing pool, birth affirmation mood board, decorated baby shower celebration room and baby equipment. This bespoke doll's house is beautifully detailed and laid out over three floors including kitchen, living room, bathroom … [Read more...]

Doula UK Conference 2023

Doula UK Conference 2023 Stepping up for Change Doula UK present a dynamic and exciting programme with a range of topics to inspire, challenge and empower. We look forward to welcoming members, birth workers and all those who support or are interested in supporting families in the birth and … [Read more...]

EDN Rep – Volunteer Vacancy

EDN Representative - volunteer vacancy We are looking for one or two people to take over from Hazel Acland as the Doula UK representative with the EDN. Below you will find information about the role with EDN and you can find out more about the organisation here. You will be the link between Doula … [Read more...]

Press Release: Evidence of increase in doula support and the positive impact doulas make

31st August 2022 Doula UK publish evidence of an increase in families seeking doula support and the positive impact that doulas make. Each year Doula UK members, of which there are currently over 650 doulas working across the UK, complete a annual return detailing their doula work from the … [Read more...]

AGM 2022

The Doula UK Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Friday 7th October 2022 at 12pm The AGM is an opportunity to hear from the Directors and Leadership Team of Doula UK, who will provide a review of the company's activities from the last year and report on the finances in accordance with … [Read more...]

Access Fund Doulas Wanted

All Doula UK members are eligible to volunteer for the Access Fund. In May this year we were incredibly fortunate to receive funding from Safer Beginnings to support more people through the Access Fund than ever before. We are in great need of more Access Fund doulas, particularly those who … [Read more...]

Share your birth or postnatal story

We are looking for birth and postnatal doula supported stories to share on our new website. If you had a Doula UK doula and want to let other families know why having a doula improved your experience and was a good support, please share your story and or a quote to be included on our website. If … [Read more...]

Doula UK Awarded Funding from Safer Beginnings

Press Release 12th May 2022 Doula UK awarded £16,200 funding from the Safer Beginnings programme to provide postnatal doula support to those most in need. We are delighted to announce that Doula UK have been awarded £16,200 in funding from the Safer Beginnings programme, led by Best Beginnings and … [Read more...]

Doula Support Annual Report 2020

Each year Doula UK conduct a survey of our members to find out the impact and benefit of doula support and to help us shape our organisation. In 2020 a staggering 1,460 births were supported by a doula last year, 340 families were supported virtually and 1,186 families were supported postnatally. … [Read more...]