The language has changed. The awareness has increased. The figures have not moved in proportion. Knowing the problem exists is not the same as fixing it. Saying the right words at conferences is not the same as changing what happens in the birth room, in the postnatal ward, in the moment when a Black woman...
The intersectionality embedded in the curriculum: disability, sexuality, gender identity, body size is not a separate module. It is present throughout. Because inclusive practice is not a topic. It is a way of working.
When people ask whether doula training is worth the cost, they are usually asking something more specific: will I get clients? Will I be able to build a practice? Will this change anything?
When people ask whether doula training is worth the cost, they are usually asking something more specific: will I get clients? Will I be able to build a practice? Will this change anything?
You’d be surprised how many people say, “I wish someone had just listened to me.” Not done something. Not fixed it. Just listened. And when it comes to maternity care, listening isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. UK Doula training with Abuela Doulas teaches doulas to listen, deeply.
You’d be surprised how many people say, “I wish someone had just listened to me.” Not done something. Not fixed it. Just listened. And when it comes to maternity care, listening isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. UK Doula training with Abuela Doulas teaches and trains doulas how to listen well.
We believe that a doula’s growth continues long after the first training. That’s why Abuela Doulas offers continued mentorship, peer support, and connection. You’re not just buying a course. You’re joining a family.
We believe that a doula’s growth continues long after the first training. That’s why Abuela Doulas offers continued mentorship, peer support, and connection. You’re not just buying a course. You’re joining a family.
“What actually happens in doula training?” People imagine it’s all about birth plans and breathing techniques, but there’s so much more to it. Training as a doula is not only about supporting others, it’s also about transformation for yourself.
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Abuela Doulas recognises that as well as doing the work, they need to support the work of others. With that in mind, here are some links to support not only us, but other organisations that we are involved in.
