Special Episode: Doulas & COVID19 – Providing Support

Hello Doulas!

Right now we are all facing a time of uncertainty. As hospitals close their doors to visitors and doulas, both doulas and clients alike are feeling worried, uncertain and anxious.

We see the anxiety doulas are facing as you begin to navigate this rapidly changing landscape. We see your questions and we hear your concerns. It feels really big and scary right now so we wanted to sit down and address many of your concerns.

You’re not alone when it comes to the very valid concerns that doulas are facing as we are being asked to socially isolate. How can doulas complete contracts for labor support that are due in the near future when hospitals have disallowed or limited visitors?. What do doulas do when clients are choosing to cancel or ask to postpone postpartum contracts? How do you navigate your group classes?

As childcare options become limited and with schools closing, what do you do with your children when you need to leave your home to go to work?

How do you keep running a business when the future seems so uncertain?

Come join us on this doula podcast as we explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doulas, the families we support, our own families and our community.