We are searching for reliable, trustworthy doulas (or people who would like to become doulas) to join our team. The doula’s responsibilities include providing emotional and physical support to the mother, educating her on techniques that increase comfort, and patiently answering questions and addressing concerns. You should be a good active listener and someone who can provide advice without being squeamish or overly sensitive. To be successful as a doula, you should have a natural ability to nurture and guide. Outstanding candidates are patient, forthcoming, and able to provide practical advice as well as kind words of support.

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We are also seeking individuals who would like to be trained as childbirth educators, Postpartum specialists, there are so many different aspects to be involved in and we would be interested in anyone joining our team for the purpose of making pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum the healthy, beautiful journey that it is meant to be. We may also be interested in adding end of life doulas. Email us with your resume, career of interest, and a small description of how you believe we can work together.

 

Doula Responsibilities:

• Providing the mother with emotional, physical, moral, and educational support, especially during times when the father and other close relatives are unavailable.

• Listening to the concerns and questions of the mother in a kind, non-judgmental way and offering the best possible advice.

• Attending prenatal meetings to get to know the mother and establish her birth preferences and other requirements.

• Remaining with the mother throughout labor and providing physical and emotional support during and after childbirth.

• Visiting the home of the mother once she has been discharged and assisting with the care of the baby while the mother heals.

• Providing practical support and advice to the mother after childbirth, like organizing the nursery, running errands, and assisting with breastfeeding and meal preparation.

• Keeping up to date on childbirth support, birthing techniques, and pre and post-natal care by conducting research, networking with other Doulas and mothers, and attending workshops and lectures.

• Assisting in whatever way possible to make the transition to motherhood easier.

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Doula Requirements:

• A calming and nurturing presence. THIS IS NUMBER ONE

• Relevant certification will be required and can be provided at independent contractors expense.

• The ability to answer questions and provide guidance in a non-judgemental way.

• The ability to be on call when taking on labor/birth clients (other positions are available)

• The ability to remain calm, multitask and provide emotional support in all situations even when there may be an emergency.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.