Birth Doulas
The 19th Annual UDA Spring Conference
One of the things I love so much about the Utah Doula Association is the annual conference that is put on every spring. The first time I attended was three years ago and as a brand spanking new doula I felt a little awkward and out of place being surrounded by so many experienced and…
Read MoreAttending the Birth of a Muslim Mother: A Birth Doula’s Experience
I have been called to attend two births of Muslim mothers in my time as a doula. I have found their culture to be very warm and welcoming, and I loved the experience I gained from attending Muslim families. This particular Muslim birth I attended was a very special experience. The whole family came…
Read MoreFree to Breastfeed: Voices of Black Mothers, Book Review
Free to Breastfeed: Voices of Black Mothers by Jeanine Valrie Logan & Anayah Sangoele-Ayoka As doulas, part of our role is to provide general information, tips, and help with getting our clients started breastfeeding. It is important for us to take into account the societal and cultural factors that could present possible hurdles for…
Read MorePostpartum Planning
Do I need a postpartum plan? Expectant couples can spend months researching their perfect birth. They need to decide the birth place, healthcare professional, doulas, and birth photographers, etc. Often times a lot of time and money are allotted to creating a great birth plan. While all of those aspects are…
Read MoreCommon Questions in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is full of so many new and beautiful things (and let’s be real here… a few not so beautiful things.) With those things come questions. Oh, so very many questions. As doulas, we hear a lot of these and we have some incredible members of the Utah Doula Association here to answer a few…
Read MoreFebruary Mentor Meeting Highlights
Last night was our very first mentor meeting of 2017 and boy was it good! The topic was “Social Media and Your Doula Business,” something I’m sure we all can appreciate. It is basically impossible to have a successful business these days without a strong online presence, and this can no longer be accomplished with…
Read MoreHow the New UDA Outreach Committee Will Rock 2017
The Utah Doula Association is starting 2017 strong with over 130 members. These amazing doulas are as diverse as the women and families they serve. Utah’s birth community has grown and developed in such a way that it prompted a change within the UDA. Utah families need a safe place to come to know doulas,…
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