20+ years in birthwork – What has changed, and what urgently needs to
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 says she is in pain and is not believed.
The gap between acknowledgment and action is where families are still being failed.
What’s actually covered in Abuela Doulas training – A full breakdown
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.
What does it really mean to train as a doula in the UK?
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?
How Much Does Doula Training Cost in the UK – And Is It Worth It?
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?
Why Listening is Life-Saving in Maternity Care
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.
Why Listening is Life-Saving in Maternity Care
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.
The Importance of Justice-Centred Doula Training
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.
Why Not All Doula Trainings Are The Same
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 to Expect When Training as a Doula
“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.
How to Choose the Right Doula Training in the UK
Becoming a doula is not just about learning skills – it’s about stepping into a way of being. And with so many doula training providers in the UK, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Which course will give you what you really need? How do you choose between them?