Being a doula is one of the most rewarding and transformative careers, but it’s not without its challenges. There was one birth in...

Being a doula means walking into different birth environments, often alongside hospital staff who may not know you or fully understand...

I recently visited some of our successful Holistic Reproductive Practitioner students. While I was with them we exchanged sessions, I got...

Becoming a doula is meaningful, skilled work. Like any professional path, it requires an investment in education, mentorship, and practice. Because doula care is not government regulated in Canada, tuition can vary widely between schools. Programs may look similar on the surface while offering very different levels of depth, support, and long-term preparation. After supporting fertility and pregnancy clients since 2004 and training doulas since 2010, I’ve seen how confusing i

The idea that a having experience being pregnant or giving birth, or giving birth vaginally is a prerequisite to being a good birth doula is very common among aspiring or new doulas. This is a powerful limiting belief that I really want to address. How many fabulous potential doulas never get into birth work because they think they are not enough because of the way their life has unfolded, either intentionally or unintentionally? As an experienced veteran doula, I can empathi

Jessica Levasseur was new to motherhood when she decided to also transition into doula work. She reflects on her journey to here and her...

Over the years at By the Moon, we have identified some of the elements that contribute to student success in our doula training program....

Why are doulas prone to burnout? What does doula burnout feel like? How can doula burnout be prevented? And how can doulas recover from...

There are many reasons why doulas may be unavailable to attend births but that doesn't mean we have to stop doing our doula work. Not being available to attend births at a certain time in our life also should not be a reason not to take doula training now. Doulas may be unavailable to attend births for a number of reasons such as having babies or small children at home, having a part time or full time job that doesn't allow for the flexibility of attending births, having our

Becoming a doula is a rewarding journey that allows individuals to play a crucial role in supporting expectant mothers during the transformative experience of childbirth. If you're passionate about providing emotional and physical support to women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, then embarking on the path to become a doula might be the perfect choice for you. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps to become a doula, from training and certification