A Doula's Job Is To Work Herself Out Of A Job

Maybe it’s crazy but I’m always teaching my students to work themselves out of a job. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being a postnatal doula, but our goal is cultural change. I want to see all new mothers getting the support they need.

I want to see your neighbours bringing you food after the birth of your baby. I want to see improved paid parental leave so mums and dads can BOTH take an active role in parenting without worrying about the mortgage. I want to see the end of the supermum myth and hear mums asking loudly and proudly for help BEFORE they get Postnatal depression.

Doulas are not nannies or cleaners, we don’t want you to be dependent on our services in the long term. Our goal is to nurture parents into their new roles. We will work to grow your ‘village,’ build your confidence and restore your strength after birth and you will naturally no longer need my services.

And we will be happy!