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...]
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Kristin Maresca
Hi, I'm Kristin, creator of The Chrysalis, a space for support navigating life's most transformative journeys. I am a doula (birth + postpartum); childbirth mentor; birth story listener; yoga teacher; and transformational life coach. The Chrysalis is my passionate effort to weave together the … [Read more...]
Bella Kimbell
Hello, I am Bella, I am a mummy of two girls - Tabitha (7) and Willemina (Mouse) (4). I live in Boxford, Suffolk, with my husband and dogs, Toastie & Teasel. I finished work as an Executive Assistant in London having worked for an International Pension Fund for many years. Following my … [Read more...]
Rebecca Verlander- Doula and IBCLC
Hello and Congratulations! My name is Rebecca Verlander and I am an experienced Doula from London. I have 5 wonderful children and the births that I experienced with them is what ultimately led me to becoming a Doula. I aim to advocate for, empower and educate families to have the best … [Read more...]
World Breastfeeding Week 2021
By Victoria Greenly - Doula UK Infant Feeding Chair It’s World Breastfeeding Week 2021 and as the Infant Feeding Chair for Doula UK, I must admit I have been reticent about writing a post because feeding babies is such a divisive and emotive topic. But not writing about the … [Read more...]
Inclusive language for supporting lesbian and bisexual women
By Dr Mari Greenfield This article was originally published in The Doula in Autumn 2019. Doula clients include lesbian and bisexual women, and there will be lesbian and bisexual women amongst your fellow doulas. Doula-ing rightly centres care on the pregnant person, but we also … [Read more...]
New #everyonesbusiness campaign maps show perinatal health service shortage
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a coalition of over 85 UK organisations with a vision to see all women across the UK get consistent, accessible and quality care and support for their mental health during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth. New maps launched today by the … [Read more...]
Further Support
On this page 1. Doula support 2. Rights in maternity 3. Support for families 4. Support around wellbeing, trauma, loss, and premature birth 5. Infant feeding support We also have a list of useful resources which you may find helpful here. 1. Doula support Amma Birth Companions is a … [Read more...]
Doula UK Bumps & Babies Community Events – stallholder application
Thank you for your interest in being part of our Bumps & Babies series of events, funded by the Big Lottery Awards for All. Please complete this form to begin. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICATIONS All applications must be made via the form on this page No successful … [Read more...]
All That Matters: Women's Rights in Childbirth, by Doula UK Director, and co-Chair of Birthrights, Rebecca Schiller published today
"I want to say that a healthy baby is not all that matters and that, resoundingly, it all matters. This is the story of women, of why they matter too, and the things that happen when they are pushed to the bottom of a hierarchy in birth.” (All That Matters, Guardian Shorts, copyright Rebecca … [Read more...]
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