Doula UK

Stronger Together – EDN France 2024

Ânia Freitas shares her experience of attending this years European Doula Network (EDN) Conference in Lille, France on behalf of Doula UK.

A Doula Walks into a Cocktail Party...

In this blog by doula Jenna Kim find out the answer to the burning question 'What do doulas do? And why would you be one?'

Doulas Supporting Neurodivergent Birth

Victoria White, doula and founder of ND Birth explains how doulas improve the experience of neurodivergent birthing people.

Shining a Light on Birth Trauma: Is it Too Little Too Late?

As discussions about birth trauma take centre stage Doula UK's partnership coordinator Kirstie Broughton asks 'has this come too late to make a real difference?'

What is it Really Like to Witness Someone's Labour and Birth?

Are you considering becoming a doula? Read Anne's blog about what its really like supporting someone else's labour and birth.

How Doulas Reduce the Risk of Perinatal Trauma

Doulas can prevent trauma by providing practical, emotional and nurturing support to the whole family during pregnancy, labour and after the birth of a baby.

A Doula Supported Story from a Muslim Mum

My doula offered calming antenatal meditations, mindset focused strategies that helped me to believe in myself and ability to birth.

Interview with Emma Svanberg

Dr Emma Svanberg, chartered clinical psychologist, together with perinatal psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore, co-founded Make Birth Better, devoted to reducing the impact of birth trauma.

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