This piece by Juliana O’Boyle was first published in The Doula magazine. As a pregnant mum myself I had endless questions and worries; how do I eat safely and naturally to meet my baby’s nutritional needs? Which herbs and supplements are safe and effective for my nausea, heartburn, cankles, and … [Read more...]
An interview with Ina May Gaskin
We caught up with Ina May Gaskin after our annual conference in March 2017, where she was our keynote speaker. This interview appears in the summer issue of The Doula magazine, published in July 2017. What was your understanding of midwives before you had your first baby? I knew nothing … [Read more...]
Obstetrician Florence Wilcock’s #MatExp 2015 Lithotomy Challenge
Take a look at this great read from the MatExp archive by obstetrician Florence Wilcock - whose Lithotomy Challenge enabled her to understand her patients' experiences, and to gain some insight into the role doulas play in maternity care and the unique support they offer to their clients. Writing … [Read more...]
Kicki Hansard reflects on the history of Doula UK in this, our birthday month
Back in the days of dial-up and FTPing… When I joined Doula UK in 2002 there were not many of us but most of our members at that time attended all meetings. I had done my training with BOND (British School of Nurturing Doulas) and decided to connect with my nearest doula, which happened to … [Read more...]
Happy World Doula Day from Doula UK
As Spring is the time of birth and renewal, it is right and proper that World Doula Week falls in this third week of March. It is a time for doulas to come together, celebrate and remember the mothers, fathers and babies we have supported during the year. At Doula UK, we began our World Doula Week … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day and the Doula UK Access Fund
International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since in the early 1900's, and is growing annually from strength to strength. This year we would like to mark IWD with a celebration of the Doula UK Access Fund. Doula UK itself began in 2001, as a network of doulas, run voluntarily by doulas. Our … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE: Doula UK 2016 Conference Offers Participants Three Diverse Workshops
Delegates at the Doula UK Conference on Saturday 19th March are invited to attend two workshops during this dynamic day of learning for doulas and midwives, breastfeeding supporters, antenatal teachers, health visitors, OBGYNs and anyone supporting women and families in the perinatal period and … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE: Speakers confirmed for the fourth annual Doula UK Conference; Positive Birth, Supporting Families, Sponsored by KG Hypnobirthing
Doula UK is thrilled to present a dynamic day of learning for doulas and midwives, breastfeeding supporters, antenatal teachers, health visitors, OBGYNs and anyone supporting women and families in the perinatal period and beyond. In addition to our Gold Sponsor KG Hypnobirthing, we would like to … [Read more...]
Doula UK Comments on Maternity Report from Twins and Multiple Birth Association (TAMBA) and NCT
Postcode lottery of NHS maternity care for twins, triplets and higher multiples puts babies’ lives at risk across the country PRESS RELEASE Friday 27th November 2015 Multiple births report reveals ‘shocking variations’ in care: Postcode lottery of NHS maternity care for twins, triplets and … [Read more...]
Doula UK mourns the loss of Sheila Kitzinger MBE
Everyone involved with Doula UK has been saddened to learn of the death of Sheila Kitzinger on Saturday. Anthropologist, author, Birth Crisis founder and inspiration to many, Sheila was an incredible woman who brought about real change in how women are treated during childbirth, placing women’s … [Read more...]
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