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Mumsnet Discussions: Pregnancy : I'd like to train as a doula........... (11 messages)

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By TheMuppetMuggle on Wed 14-May-08 11:23:31

How do i go about it?? I've been made redundant in my current job and would love an opportunity to train in a job where i can help others.
So how do i go about it??

xx

By TheMuppetMuggle on Wed 14-May-08 12:33:52

bump

By RubySlippers on Wed 14-May-08 12:52:29

i will tell Lulumama (one of the many MN doulas) that you are after some info

By TheMuppetMuggle on Wed 14-May-08 12:55:16

thanks Ruby

By pregnancy1 on Wed 14-May-08 13:04:26

Sorry - not very helpful, but what is a doula? blush

By TheMuppetMuggle on Wed 14-May-08 17:53:04

doula is someone who can be with you and support you through pregnancy,labour & post natal. x

By VictorianSqualor on Wed 14-May-08 17:59:02

Go to the doula uk site and look at training to be a recognised doula.
I'm doing it with nurturingbirth.

By VictorianSqualor on Wed 14-May-08 18:02:11

become a doula on doula uk, or nurturingbirth courses.

By TheMuppetMuggle on Wed 14-May-08 18:06:54

thanks hun,

How you finding it??

By jofeb04 on Wed 14-May-08 18:40:54

I'm another MN Doula. Also trained with NB. Been working as a Doula for 2years now, and love it.

The one thing is (as with any self employed job), there is no guaranteed work, but I don't think any Doula does the work for the money, it's because we love what we do and are all very passionate about it.

HTH

By TheMuppetMuggle on Thu 15-May-08 18:52:12

jofeb04 - oh its not really the money, its just something i'd love to do.

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