What Kind Of Doula Are You?!
What Kind Of Doula Are You?!
We know that doulas were typically thought of as patchouli-soaked hippies in long skirts waving crystals and moon cycle charts, and some of you may be just that (do your thing)! We have actually had clients open the door and say 'you are totally not what I thought a doula would look like!'
Now that the industry has grown, we see way more doulas and way more diversity among us! So, what kind of doula are you?! Find out more at www.bebomia.com
Photo: www.jackiedives.com
We know that doulas were typically thought of as patchouli-soaked hippies in long skirts waving crystals and moon cycle charts, and some of you may be just that (do your thing)! We have actually had clients open the door and say 'you are totally not what I thought a doula would look like!'
Now that the industry has grown, we see way more doulas and way more diversity among us! So, what kind of doula are you?! Find out more at www.bebomia.com
Photo: www.jackiedives.com
Your consult is at 7pm, you leave your house to be there_____?
Throwing an event? Look out, because you have a huge circle of friends to choose from!
There is talk of new policies at your local hospital regarding banning placenta releases to patients. What is the likelihood that you will comply?
You are at a birth and the pace is picking up and a lot is happening in the room, you ______
Your client is still asking regular questions via text and email well after your contract with them is done. What do you do?
You love working on your website?
Running an educational series for parents sounds____?
Your client is in labour, she is complaining about back pain, you ______?
The Bohemian
The Bohemian
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You are drawn to the natural and the simple. You draw from different modalities when you are offering support which is such a gift for anyone who is in your care. It would not be out of character for you to offer support that encompasses all of the senses such as acupressure, reiki, aromatherapy, art therapy or homeopathics. Your appreciation of beauty and your kind nature creates a peaceful experience working with you. In turn your clients feel calm in your presence. Women are drawn to your open, guiding spirit so your skills are best used in the community working towards an important cause or change.
Another wonderful Bohemian doula is Marissa Bolanos out of Olympia WA. She is a doula & Menstrual Health Educator and is beyond lovely! She is a graduate of the bebo mia Doula Business School and found that she received lots of support with narrowing down her interests for her target market - so helpful since she had so many to draw upon. Marissa is a very talented videographer, artist and a master hulahooper. See more about her here: http://www.wombrevolution.com/
wombrevolution@gmail.com
The CEO
The CEO
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You are a force in your field. You love the doula work, however, you also love the business side just as much. You are reasonable, rational and methodical. You like to plan, and some may even call you controlling at times. You have great systems for your clients, and present your business and your brand professionally at all times. Your organization and leadership skills make you a prime candidate for the head of a doula agency or sitting on the board of a game-changing corporation.
Want to meet another couple CEO doulas?! The Yellow Bird Birth girls in BC are graduates of the bebo mia doula certification program as well as the Doula Business School. You will also catch them continuing to grow their business in the bebo mia Business Membership group. They are building an agency that will allow them to feed their entrepreneurial spirit as well as serve their community just outside Vancouver. The Yellow Bird Birth branding is amazing and everything they put out is beautiful and fresh. They see the importance of working ON their business and IN their business! See more about them here: www.yellowbirdbirth.com/
info@yellowbirdbirth.com
The Teacher
The Teacher
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You are a strong yet gentle guide for your clients with an arsenal of tools available when you are supporting them. You are a lover of charts, teaching tools and systems - and they need to look lovely at the same time. It would not be unusual for you to have a pelvis or knitted breasts in your purse or back seat of your car. You draw from many different sources to ensure the best and most up-to-date care. You may be well known for your growing book collection and lending library. You are diplomatic and know when to step in and when to step back and let the birthing mother and her partner (if she has one) do their thing.
Want to meet another Teacher doula?! Fauve MacKenzie, owner of Birthing Embrace, is a natural teacher and a graduate of the bebo mia Doula Business School! You will also see her continuing to acquire more skills in the bebo mia Doula Business Membership group (you can only be a great teacher if you are first a great student!) She offers unique hands-on childbirth education classes in Vancouver, BC. She has a quiet and calm strength that immediately lets you know you are in good hands. Learn more about her here:
www.birthingembrace.com
fauve@birthingembrace.com
The Activist
The Activist
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You are a strong a passionate doula that loves research and is well informed. Rather than working within the doula and maternal health community, you push the boundaries. You push for and create change, making you a crucial addition to the birth and parenting world. You may do this with a gentle behind the scenes hand or you may take on a more in-your-face method... either way you shake things up and your core values are in important part of your doula business.
Want to meet another fierce Activist doula?! Check out Olivia Scobie. She is a graduate of the bebo mia doula certification program and the Doula Business School. You will also find Olivia growing her business and researching her cause in the bebo mia Business Membership group. Olivia is a smart cookie, we may even go as far as to call her a genius! She is currently growing her doula business while completing her SECOND Masters. Her focus on ambivalent mothering and new mom mental wellness is so needed and her radical, judgment-free approach should not be missed.
See more here: http://www.oliviascobie.com/
oscobie@gmail.com
The Observer
The Observer
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When we think of the Observer, we think of you as the strong, silent type. You take in all the information and present it to your clients in a clear and unbiased way. You are a great ear for them and a solid resource, making it easy for those that work with you to share their worries and concerns. Sometimes you will step back from 'active support' and instead be a strong presence for your clients, like a lifeguard or a good set of training wheels (need anymore analogies).
Want to meet another Observer doula?! Lindsay Witton is a doula, yoga teacher and social worker/therapist in Toronto, ON and she is a graduate of the bebo mia doula certification program. She is a wealth of information and a solid sounding board for new and expectant parents. She is an expert in the field of mental wellness with a focus on postpartum depression and anxiety. Want to learn more about Lindsay?
Contact her here: Lindsaywitton@gmail.com
The Nurturer
The Nurturer
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You are a kind, gentle, loving presence and a comforting set of hands for your clients during their pregnancy, birth and early days of parenting. You often put the needs of your clients ahead of your own, giving as much of yourself as you can to ensure they feel cared for during their journey. Your birth or postpartum bag is full of items that will turn a hospital room into a tranquil spa and your intuitive nature guides you as you support your client during their labour, either through touch, breath or a soothing voice (but it will probably be all of the above!).
Want to meet another couple of Nurturing doulas?! The Maya's Nest doulas are Canadian West Coast gals that are graduates of the bebo mia Doula Business School. They are so darn lovely we cannot even handle it! Everything that they put out feels like a warm hug, and that is just from what they do through a computer screen! Just imagine what it would feel like when you are in their presence. They take lovely birth photos and provide amazing birth support, all at the same time. Now, that is nurturing.
Learn more about them here: http://www.themayasnest.com/
Samantha@themayasnest.com