The Top 3 Tools for Finding the Perfect Doula Match
February 17, 2021
Not every family is looking for the same thing when hiring a Postpartum Doula. Some really prize experience, in the form of years working as…
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Employee Benefits for New Parents Now Include Postpartum Doulas
April 29, 2025 | designadmin | Postpartum Support and Recovery
More and more, we’re hearing from families who are able to use employee benefits to help pay for their doula services. Many employers started to turn to these programs in an effort to attract and retain employees after the Great Resignation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of them cover everything from fertility treatment to midwifery services to lactation consultants. And the fact that so many are now providing reimbursement for postpartum doula services feels like a significant improvement to what so often in our culture is a lack of support for parents after the birth of a baby!…
Do I Really Need to Hire a Postpartum Doula So Far in Advance?
November 8, 2024 | designadmin | Postpartum Support and Recovery, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Many expectant parents understandably are reluctant to commit to an exact schedule for postpartum doula support when the reality of birth and the newborn stage still seems so far off and comes with so many unknowns. As an agency owner, I have an insider’s view of the doula community, how they plan and allocate their services, and how families can best ensure they have the right kind of support for their particular needs. This knowledge can help families to avoid scrambling at the last minute or settling for a service provider that doesn’t feel “just right” for their…The Top Three Reasons for Doula Burnout
March 6, 2024 | designadmin | Doula Career
In preparing to speak at the DONA International annual conference last year, I polled an online doula community about what factors either threatened, or ultimately led to, their burnout. Three main areas presented themselves: The income-related reasons had a lot to do with how hard it can be to anticipate income. Postpartum doulas are tasked with finding new assignments every few months, with potential gaps in between, and birth doulas may find the number of births per month varies and can’t always be known very far in advance, for example. There’s also sometimes trepidation about charging “too much,”…
Preventing Burnout for Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists
February 21, 2024 | designadmin | Uncategorized
Doulas tend to naturally be giving people. We’re drawn to this work because we want to make an impact during a time of need. Being in a caretaker role can be rewarding… and draining. Many doulas and newborn care specialists have to go back to their own families between shifts and continue in some sort of caretaking role there, as well. And yet they’re reluctant to set the boundaries and put the conditions in place with their work to make sure they can continue in this field without burning out, because it’s tempting to be able to meet…Newborns are temporary – Zoom out if you can
August 8, 2022 | designadmin | Uncategorized
Today I put my first born on a plane (yes, he insisted on wearing pajamas because he is 14) for his first solo adventure to see some cousins in Colorado. And while this might not seem related to our work as a Postpartum Doula Agency… I’ve decided it is. It is because… he was a newborn not that long ago. And I really do mean not that long ago. Not in the cliché way of “blink and you miss it,” because it’s not that simple – it HAS felt like 14 years in many ways… but instead what…Thinking of Becoming a Postpartum Doula? Make Sure You Have These Four Things in Place
April 6, 2021 | designadmin | Uncategorized
We’ve been recruiting and mentoring doulas for over 10 years, and fielding questions from people who are curious about becoming a postpartum doula. If that’s you, start here to make sure you know what to expect and how to set yourself up for success! [H3] Relevant BackgroundThis work is great for someone who has a background in a relevant field such as early childcare, nursing, nannying, childbirth education, or other caretaking professions. If you don’t have much hands-on experience with newborns, we’d encourage you to dive in with that however you can to build confidence – help out…Postpartum Doula Not in the Budget?
April 5, 2021 | designadmin | Uncategorized
You’ve heard from friends about how amazing it was to hire a postpartum doula or newborn care specialist to help them adjust to life with a newborn, provide an extra set of hands, a listening ear, and a source of up-to-date information to answer all of their questions. Some of them had the doula come at night, to help with the accumulating sleep deprivation. So, you start to search the internet, maybe make some calls…. And bump up against the reality of your budget. Many families, while they may have budgeted for baby gear, the nursery, and professional…The Top 3 Tools for Finding the Perfect Doula Match
February 17, 2021 | designadmin | Uncategorized
Not every family is looking for the same thing when hiring a Postpartum Doula. Some really prize experience, in the form of years working as a doula, and/or families served. Others put more emphasis on the personal “fit,” how they emotionally connect with this person, whether they have the right energy and approach for their family (along with, of course, professional training and some amount of relevant experience). Some parents value life experience more than they value professional experience, and still others have specialty area requests like a doula with extra lactation education, or experience working with twins…Feeding an Infant During COVID-19?
February 3, 2021 | designadmin | Uncategorized
What Resources Are There for Infant Feeding Challenges During a Pandemic? Amongst the huge range of challenges COVID-19 has presented for the world, altering your birth plan or your postpartum experience is likely amongst them. Being a new parent and figuring out your infant feeding plan amidst a pandemic can be especially challenging, but just because things look a bit different these days doesn’t mean your breastfeeding, chestfeeding or infant feeding journey has to be left behind. We’ve gathered a variety of different options for you to choose from to get the support you need. Breastfeeding Classes San…Uplevel Your Postpartum Experience and Keep Your Sanity
January 26, 2021 | designadmin | Uncategorized
Kathryn Keener, Director and Founder of One Moon Doula Services, was featured on the Women’s Health Happy Hour Podcast by Dr. Dawn Andalon. In this episode “Uplevel Your Postpartum Experience and Keep Your Sanity,” Kathryn discusses the importance of those vulnerable first months with a newborn and what you need during your postpartum experience to make it better. Tune in below, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.