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.

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.

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.