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Stop here first and tell us about yourself!

Thinking about becoming a doula? Find out where to begin here!

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Ask questions about the work of a doula, training and certifying organizations, and get some help from seasoned doulas.

Subforum: Doula Training Reviews

Our main doula discussion forum.

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Information and discussion on doula related events or trainings.

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News articles, reports, and the latest research relating to pregnancy, birth, doulas, etc.

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Always keep in mind client confidentiality and keep personal details to a minimum unless your client has given you written permission to publish their stories or photos.

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For those branching out and becoming CBEs, lactation consultants, nurses & midwives. Discuss women's health education.

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Subforum: Childbirth Educators

Share your favorite tricks of the trade when caring for clients through prenatal support, labor, birth and the postpartum days.

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Subforum: Doula Product Reviews

Discuss the use of alternative therapies for pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. Be aware of who is giving advice, and never direct clients in use that is out of your scope.

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This forum is for activism efforts, networking and discussing political and social issues, such as circumcision, that impact doulas and their work.

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Discuss the challenges of being a doula and having a family.

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Talk about what it takes to run a successful doula business.

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Conversation surrounding the details of organizing your own table to host at an event.

No event listings please - see our Calendar for details on adding a function.

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Looking for suggestions on your doula business website, business name, brochures or other materials? Post it here.

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Discuss how to conduct prenatals and share your lesson plans and outlines.

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Discuss the paperwork you use when working with your doula clients.

Have a form you'd like to share with other doulas? Add yours and view other examples in our Downloads section.

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Subforum: Member Submitted Handouts

For all discussions concerning labor & birth doulas.

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For all discussions concerning postpartum doulas.

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Talk about how to provide the best support and information for your breastfeeding clients. Discuss common issues and problems.

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Everyday general chit chat - about yourself, your family, and whatever else is going on!
NO DOULA STUFF!

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The forum for all things placenta!

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Reviews by AllDoulas members of books that doulas read.

Reviews of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, infant care, parenting, etc. DVDs and videos, and audio CDs doulas use for music at births, meditation, guided visualization, etc.

Do you have a favorite product in your birth bag? Let us know about it by posting a review.

Where members rate and review doula trainings they've attended with specific organizations and instructors.

Doulas who are NOT from the U.S. or Canada, please list your services here. Include your Country, State/Province and City in your listing title.

Please feel free to post a listing for your doula business in the appropriate forum. PLEASE NOTE: You must have ten posts and be an active member of alldoulas or your listing will be deleted.

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Subforums: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory