{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"BFF Guide To Becoming A Doula","description":"Even though I\u2019ve been out of the training game for over a year now, I still get asked about becoming a doula all the time. Best friends, I can't tell you how many folks I've seen dream of being a doula, finally register for and take a training, even complete the certification process and still haven't attended a birth. Don't be that doula!  In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m discussing:   How to become a doula,   Things to consider when choosing a training organization,   Some common myths about who should and shouldn't be a doula,   And even assigning your first bit of homework.   This episode is for you if you\u2019ve ever considered becoming a doula!  Here\u2019s a glance at this episode\u2026   [2:15] Practical demands of being a birth doula.   [3:24] Do THIS first.   [3:40] How to choose a training organization.   [8:38] Getting your first clients.   [10:00] Common doula myths dispelled.   [18:02] Homework: Ask yourself this.    \u201cEmily is super helpful; I\u2019m so glad she\u2019s my doula BFF!\u201d &amp;lt;\u2014 If this is what you\u2019re thinking, please consider rating and reviewing my podcast. Doing so helps me show up in the feeds of other folks who might feel the exact same way! Simply click here, scroll the bottom, 5 stars, and \u201cwrite a review.\u201d I want to know your favorite part of each episode and what else you\u2019d like hear from me! And, if you haven\u2019t done so yet, be sure to follow me, as well. You\u2019ll have each episode loaded and ready every Monday morning, and you\u2019ll have access to any bonus recordings you might otherwise miss! Follow here. &amp;nbsp; Research mentioned in this episode: Sheila Kitzinger\u2019s Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth Penny Simkin's Labor Progress Handbook Musings of a Black Doula Podcast Facebook Group - So You Think You Can Doula Facebook Group - The Business of Being A Doula ProDoula DONA CAPPA ICEA ","author_name":"Your Doula BFF","author_url":"https:\/\/www.yourdoulabff.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26136753\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/132132629"}