22/03/2026
Each photo tells a story.
As doulas, we do so much more than just hip squeezes and holding space (although we do that too ).
These moments capture the quiet in-between, the waiting for a doctor to arrive, laughing with a client after birth, grabbing a quick coffee on the way to a postpartum visit. They hold the spark of falling in love with this work after your very first birth, and the courage of a student doula just beginning her journey.
They tell of tired elevator selfies, of cradling newborns at postpartum visits, of teaming up with Dad to support Mom. Of offering a steady hand, lifting a leg, fanning a labouring mama, and simply being there.
And sometimes, they tell the story of showing up together; as doulas; giving our time, our hearts, and ourselves to the families and communities we serve.
This is what it looks like.
This is what it means to be a doula.
Happy world doula week!
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