by Demetria | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
I Made My Introduction to Doula Work Free. Here’s Why. I’ve been training doulas since 2000. In all those years, the question I’ve been asked more than any other isn’t about comfort measures or contracts or scope of practice. It’s this: “Do you think I could really do...
by Demetria | Oct 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The longer answer is more useful because your timeline has two parts that move at different speeds. Once you understand both, you can plan your own path with confidence. How Long Does It Take to Become a Midwife’s Assistant? “How long will this take...
by Demetria | Sep 29, 2026 | business, doula, postpartum doula
What 17,831 Births Tell Us About Doula Care A large hospital study found that people who had a doula were more likely to have a VBAC, less likely to give birth early, and more likely to exclusively breastfeed. I have trained doulas for over two decades, and I still...
by Demetria | Sep 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Can You Be a Doula Part-Time While Working Another Job? Short answer: yes. Most doulas start exactly this way — and a lot of us never stop. This is the question I get more than almost any other. Someone tells me they’ve felt called to birth work for years, and...
by Demetria | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Let’s Find the Best Program for You! Birth Arts International has offered doula certification since 2000. We have five doula pathways because the person coming to this work fresh, the paramedic who already knows anatomy cold, and the doula who’s been...
by Demetria | May 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Birth Arts International — Birth Worker Pricing Tool Birth Arts International Where we walk with you on your path The Birth Worker Pricing Tool Most birth workers undercharge — not because their work isn't worth it, but because the price they quote only counts the...
by Demetria | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Provide a Background Check to Postpartum Doula Families A background check is one of the simplest ways to build trust with a family before you enter their home during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Most families won’t know exactly what...
by Demetria | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Grow Your Birth Library: The Birth Arts International Book List Get Your Copy We’d love to share our reading list with you. [Get the Book List →] At Birth Arts International, we believe that a well-rounded education doesn’t end with your coursework — it...
by Demetria | Mar 11, 2026 | doula, postpartum doula
You Are the Bridge: How Birth Workers Close the Maternal Health Gap Have you ever wondered what stands in the way of true, equitable access to maternal health for every family, everywhere? If you’re plugged into birth work, you already know the gaps in care are...
by Demetria | Mar 1, 2026 | business, doula, postpartum doula
Building Lasting Connections: How to Actually Become the Doula Everyone Wants to Work With Let’s be real — some doulas walk into a birth room and the midwife lights up. The nurses relax. The OB nods with that quiet okay, we’re good energy. And then there...
