About The Doula Association
We are an organisation of independent doulas, founded in 2021. We seek to embed, raise the profile and visibility of doulas and to have an established role in making a meaningful impact on the landscape of birth and early parenthood across the UK.
Aims:
- To provide end-to-end support for doulas – to doula the doula
- To establish an organisation that is dedicated to helping its members succeed both as doulas and as business owners
- To promote the role of birth and postnatal doulas so that it is understood, recognised, valued and known as a viable option with a significantly positive impact, not only on birth outcomes and experiences for both birthing people and babies but on breastfeeding and bonding relationships
- To raise the profile of the doula profession to improve birth and postnatal support for women, families, and healthcare professionals
- Through the education of doulas, provide families with continuity of support during the childbearing year, inspiring positive birthing experiences and beyond
- To share current evidence, topical and related reading materials to our members
- To bring doulas together with a common sense of purpose and belonging, with integrity and enthusiasm as a profession
- To encourage self-management and regulation by holding personal choice at the centre of what we do, applying both to our doulas and to our clients
