Doula UK welcomes research suggesting that the preferred model of maternity care could save money. One-to-one midwifery care, where a women sees the same midwife throughout her pregnancy and then at her birth, is as safe as shared maternity care and significantly cheaper, according to an Australian … [Read more...]

John Kennell, one of the pioneers of the worldwide doula movement, died recently. John Kennell and his partner Marshall Klaus, with whom he collaborated for over 35 years, helped us to understand the physiological and behavioural processes of both mother and baby around the time of birth. … [Read more...]

The Board, Management and members of Doula UK congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and wish them well in these first days of parenthood. Nicola Wilson, Doula UK Chair added, "on behalf of our members I'm delighted to send good wishes to the Cambridges and the many other new parents who … [Read more...]

At the start of National Breastfeeding Week, Maddie McMahon, of Doula UK's Infant Feeding Group said, "Breastfeeding support is vitally important to women across the UK. The vast majority of UK mothers want to breastfeed their babies and many cite the lack of knowledgable support as reason for … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Monday 25th March Doula UK … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE, 20 March 2013 “A Doula for every woman” Doula UK’s pledge for World Doula Week as it promises to reach vulnerable women with vital support World Doula Week runs from 22nd-28th March. Here in the UK Doula UK is highlighting the incredible work being done by its 600 members to … [Read more...]

We're excited to announce that tickets have just gone on sale for the the London Premier screening of birth documentary … [Read more...]