I have lived in London my entire life, and currently live in South East London. My first pregnancy was uncomplicated and quite lonely, which was why I decided having a doula would be a good idea – it was either that or go through the birth alone and I am beyond grateful to DoulaUK and the Access … [Read more...]
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Doula UK Conference 2018 Tickets
Sixth annual Doula UK conference 'Supporting Survivors' Saturday 24th March 2018 at etc.venues St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate, EC1A 4HD Please note that the deposit scheme has now closed. Tickets must be paid for in full. Thank you PROGRAMME: Talks: Nine challenges in childbirth for … [Read more...]
Fiona Gordon
My name is Fiona and I live near Towcester in Northamptonshire with my husband Jamie and three boys born 1999, 2001 and 2005 and two dogs. I trained as a Norland Nursery Nurse in 1985 and worked particularly with Mothers and new born babies. I then had a career change and trained as a fashion … [Read more...]
Add Event
Thank you for choosing to advertise your event here. Founded in 2001 as a non profit organisation, Doula UK is the leading organisation for doulas in the UK, with a network of member doulas nearing 700 in number. The cost to list your event with us is £15, with proceeds going towards important … [Read more...]
Doula Support Network
The Doula Support Network was created in 2016 to offer guidance and support to our members in times of difficulties faced in the course of their doula work. It is run by a specially trained cohort of volunteers and to access support you should contact one of the doulas you see listed below. We hope … [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...]
How much do doulas cost
Most of the doulas registered with Doula UK are self-employed and clients pay them directly or they are paid on behalf of clients by projects specific to their area or certain clients. They may also volunteer or work within the NHS. The Doula Access Fund (formerly a Doula UK project, becoming a … [Read more...]
Press for members
In General The Doula UK Leadership Team is here to promote the work of our organisation and its members. We hope to be able to help you wherever possible to promote local initiatives. This document will give you some general guidance and tips on how to approach media campaigns. Do always let … [Read more...]
Insurance & DBS
A note about DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring Service previously CRB) Previously individuals and the self-employed could not apply for a DBS certificate of their own criminal record, as they were not allowed to ask exempted questions of themselves. Self employed people (including doulas) can … [Read more...]
Information for the press
In summary A doula is a lay woman who offers emotional and practical support to women, and their families, during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Doulas are not healthcare professionals and do not take the role of a midwife Doula UK is a non-profit association of doulas … [Read more...]
