Doula UK (DLUK)

Description

Doula UK is a network of doulas run voluntarily by doulas. The network started in February 2001 and it is a non-profitmaking organisation. We offer (free access) a nationwide list of doulas.

Member benefits

Newsletter (3 times a year)
Appear on our Find a Doula pages
Access to a private on-line forum for doulas
Invitation at reduced rates to study days
Professionally designed and produced leaflet (to purchase)
Regular e-mails from Doula UK
Access to a regional group of doulas
Access to the members section of the Doula UK website

Mission / Aims

Our aims are to promote the role of doulas, to improve communication between doulas, and to advance our understanding of birth and the postnatal period. Our network has a Philosophy, sets standards and has a Code of Practice which all members adhere to. At the beginning of 2004, we introduced a "Recognition Process" for doulas in the UK where we have established a distinction between doulas who have simply registered with us, and those who are "recognised" as having attained a particular level of learned skills and experience.

Principal activities

Support doulas throughout the UK.
Offer a recognition process to experienced and trained doulas.
Offer a recognition programme for doula courses.
Offer a FREE list to parents of doulas all over the UK.

Training / Licensing / Certification

Doula UK has produced a core curriculum for courses that wish to train doulas. All the courses listed on the Doula UK websites are recognised and have been assessed by Doula UK. To become a Doula UK member, a doula must have attended a Doula UK recognised course.

Affiliations

Partner Associations:

DONA (Doulas of North America)