Limiting belief: It's important for doulas to have given birth before becoming a doula
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


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


Just relax and it will happen - The most triggering words in infertility
This is quite possibly the most commonly offered advice to women experiencing infertility and also the most triggering advice to almost...


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


How to make money as a doula without attending births
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


The vital role of doulas in pregnancy and infant loss support
Pregnancy and infant loss doula training provides doulas with the confidence to support their clients through all kinds of journeys.


The benefits of reflexology during pregnancy
As the journey through pregnancy unfolds, the need for holistic and supportive therapies becomes paramount. Reflexology emerges as a...


The future is positive for reflexologists, Reiki practitioners and doulas
Despite the struggles and challenges that many industries faced in recent years we definitely saw trends in a positive direction in the...


How do I become a Certified Doula in Canada?
Are you passionate about supporting women during the transformative experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Becoming a certified doula in Canada can open the door to meaningful, flexible, and deeply rewarding work. Because doula care is not government regulated, choosing education can feel overwhelming. After training doulas for many years, I’ve seen how much clarity matters at the beginning. That freedom is beautiful, but it can also make choosing your education feel


One of the marketing challenges with holistic modalities
An important part of our job as holistic health practitioners is creating a demand for our services. We do this through marketing....


























