The BirthBliss Doula Academy

It's one of the first questions people ask me. Here's how long doula training takes in the UK, when you can start working with families and how long certification takes if you choose it.

Birth can leave a woman with a profound sense of strength, confidence and trust in her body. As Jeremy Hunt and James Titcombe warn against ‘normal birth ideology’, whose experiences are shaping the conversation? Drawing on research and over two decades as a doula, Kicki Hansard explores the benefits of physiological birth, the importance of women’s experiences and the responsib...

Pregnancy and baby loss can be difficult to talk about, particularly when we don't know what to say or how to help. During Baby Loss Awareness Week, Kicki Hansard explores how doulas can support families through miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of a baby. From offering practical help and emotional support to respecting parents' wishes and recognising professional boundaries...

It took me six months to find my first doula clients in 2002. They knew they were my first and were excited to choose me. Finding work takes time, relationships and a clear understanding of what you offer. In this article, I share my thoughts on meeting potential clients, showing the value of your support and quietening that little gremlin telling you why nobody will book you. W...