What do you wish you knew before becoming or hiring a doula?

@fatimadepoet7945

4 жыл бұрын

Do you work in NJ?

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

I am based in Massachusetts, but please feel free to send me an email with more specific details about what you're looking for, maybe I can help locate resources doulaphilosophy@gmail.com

@becomeadoula

4 жыл бұрын

Wish I knew how to market and sell. As well as to wait until I served 20 or so families before creating my website. This video was awesome! Thank you so much for sharing 💛

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

@@becomeadoula such great advice! and thank you for your support!

@oilyremedymama

3 жыл бұрын

I am not a doula but have been contemplating this for about 4 years or more. I think I might be ready but there are a few things I need to take into consideration. I’m a homeschooling mother of 4 children and don’t have very many people I can drop the children with if I needed to go to a birth. That is a whole lot to consider.

After I had my daughter I knew I wanted to become a doula. I was a young single mom. My mother and sister wanted to be with me in labor and they weren’t the most supportive (extreme understatement) I had 24 hours of back labor, no one listened when I said something was wrong. I knew about the flipping babies technique. They didn’t acknowledge me. They knew we were back to back. No one cared. She was stuck on my spine.... they lost her heartbeat and it was rushed into an emergency c-section where they gave me too much epidural and it almost went to my brain. I almost died. My baby was born healthy and HUGE with a massive bruise on her head from my spine.... I want to be a doula to help other mothers be HEARD! No one deserves to be treated like that. Out medical system is so beyond broken. It’s shameful.

@bodybeautymassagequeenofma681

2 жыл бұрын

Same exact thing happen to me!

@yoursatisfyingbirth

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this happened. no one should have to go through that

The universe brought me here. Now I know this is my calling. Thank you!

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

So glad that you're interested in doula work! Pursue it you won't regret it!

@ordinary-man1258

3 жыл бұрын

That's Wild... I honestly think the Holy Spirit lead me to watch this video 👀 maybe I'll come away with the same view!

@StushQ

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@dlkp2424

2 жыл бұрын

I just have birth 3 weeks ago and I want to become a doula to help women feel comfortable & make the decisions they want with their bodies!

@lashawnking510

2 жыл бұрын

I receive it

I’m currently a nursing student. I graduate I’m December. I aspire to be a midwife but I would love to be a doula first. I’m so glad I found your page

@myya4885

10 ай бұрын

Hi, this is my dream as well. Just started thinking about becoming a doula first, I’m not in nursing school yet, I’m a CNA but I’m trying to figure out my next step. ave you gone through with becoming a doula?

I love the last point you made and I never understood why people become specialist in the healthcare field, yet treat patients as if they're nothing. Thank you so much for making this video!

@blackberry4life482

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Same with teaching.

As an aspiring doula, I am so deeply grateful to be on the receiving end of your wisdom. Your care and passion is so so evident. Thank you so much for sharing!

I’ve not been to anyone else’s births except my own births, but I grew up wanting to be an OBGYN. That became unrealistic for me, I had my twins at 19 and just had my son at 21. I LOVE anything L&D and birth related. Now that I’m considering going back to school, this is at the top of my list aside from ultrasound tech & cosmetology.

@TeamBREEEZYjs

2 жыл бұрын

Our lives are quite similar.. I had twins at 19 and a son at 22! I went to cosmetology school, but aspire to become an ultrasound tech now look at us searching doula info🤣 I don’t think cosmetology school was worth it.. Becoming an ultrasound tech will most likely assist you in this field tho!!

I'm so grateful for this video! I'm grateful I live in a city where the doulas (Black women-identified) I've trained with are my tribe. We live in a small community and practice interdependence. We can't afford to be chatty. We all have special energy, skills, gifts we bring to this work. I'm grateful.

I am starting a birth doula training tomorrow and so appreciate this information. I just watched both parts of your latest home birth video and know I am making the right decision. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! So glad you felt an answered the call to birth work, you're going to be amazing!

I stumbled upon your video. I just announced that I’m going on my journey from switching from Pediatric nurse to doula after my experience of pregnancy/child birth/postpartum with my son. The system is pure trash. I love love LOVE this video. You helped me answered so many questions I have. I’ve officially subscribed and I plan to wake up early tomorrow and drink my coffee while taking notes from your videos!!

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

This warms my heart, thank you for watching! The work you do is so important but I am glad to see you following your heart in what you feel is what you want to do moving forward.

@nariahb.2943

2 жыл бұрын

I am a nursing student and love babies but am struggling in my second semester so I’m thinking about it

@kristinbunch4741

Жыл бұрын

@@nariahb.2943 keep in school the RN will help you become a CNM midwife and provide tuition reimbursement

I AM LOVING THIS! I love the statement that not every client is YOUR client. I feel like in my massage practice if I'm not comfortable with a client, I have the right & responsibility to both of us to end the business relationship. (Of course in a professional & caring manor) I have been praying very hard about the idea of becoming a doula. I feel God calling me in that direction. I appreciate your advice via your videos. Thank you so much.

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Praying that clarity will come as clear as day for you!

Brand new doula here! You have awesome content! Can't wait to watch more! ❤

You are amazing. I am drawn to this line of work because I see and experience the injustice in the medical systems to POC and we have to be the ones to change it... thank you for your beautiful powerful light sister 🙏🏽 instant subscribe

@fyejoy1253

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I started my Doula journey .

I have a healthcare background as a dental assistant, medical interpreter, CNA and pre nursing student...... thought I wanted to do nursing school but that didn't pan out after 2 years.... fast forward I am a sole house cleaner but am getting burnt out....long story short checking out all my options..... more medical interpreting, healthcare marketing or birth/post partum doula... Your channel is awesome and thanks so much for giving us such a raw, real and authentic story and the business side of all this. As a childless/carless gal .... this might be a challenge but I'm looking into this :) Anyway much love

This video is extremely informative from an unbiased standpoint. I’m so thankful I watched this! ❤

I was practicing to be a doula at the age of 6 and didn’t even know it I assisted my mother with my little brother and 26 years later I’m still hearing the calling

I’m relocating in 2 weeks and starting as a Doula Assist. So happy to have come across this video

Respect for declining clients whom you feel you don’t like. I would too if I was in this industry! It’s a very sacred space indeed 🙏

Thank you for sharing your experiences Adriana. I'm starting my Doula training next week and am inspired and encouraged by you!

I just got certified as a full spectrum doula your videos are great thank you 🙏

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

Im sorry but you just gave EVERYONE an EDUCATION.. ❤ Super concise and knowledgeable!

I have going back and forth about being a doula for the past 4 years and now I feel like I am heading in the right direction. I have 2 doulas in my family so I think I may need to make some calls to get feed back. I never asked them what they felt about being a doula I just loved how selfless they were to help me throughout my pregnancies (unfortunately they couldn't assist in any of my births due to distance)

Thank you! I’m a retired nurse looking to be semi retired working as a doula. Your videos helpful/ honest.

I appreciate you Queen! I have my first client today🙌🏾 Wish me luck yall

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

praying all went well!!

@unfairbear8527

3 жыл бұрын

Hey how did you go?! I hope it was amazing and you’re doing well xx

Im intrested, I started caring for children and infants young. And I feel like this could be my start to into being an entrepreneur and holistic professional.

Awww... the beginning was hard to hear, music sound was bit too loud. Thanks for sharing !

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! This is so helpful ❤

Thank you for taking the time to create this content.Your video was one of the first videos I watched on KZread. I knew for myself then that this is my next natural step. All the things you pointed to and all the things you didn’t point to let me know this is what we need. It’s true you don’t have to go to school to be a Doula. Information can become a powerful tool and create a great birthing experience. I am currently a Massage Therapist bringing that with me to a birthing experience helps the birthing mom know she can command her birthing experience. I attended my first live birth outside of my family and I am honored to be a part of this birthing world. I can’t thank you enough for your honesty your time and your contribution

Sis the music was hella loud in the intro but thank you for video

Thank You for making this video! It has been recommended to my daughter to hire a doula, so she asked me to study and become her doula. Your words of wisdom have answered so many of my questions. Being an (almost) empty nester I'm thinking this could be a very big next step for me. I will do self-study for her birth and decide if this is something I'd like to continue and become certified. You are AWESOME! THANKS!

It’s nice to see black doulas are In Massachusetts

Great video thank you 😊

Very helpful. Great things to think about

You're awesome, thanks for being real and helpful.

Who thumbed this down? Must be the competitive doulas-SMH. This has been very informative for me!

Thank you for this!.. This is a goal of mine for 2023..

Thank you so much for sharing. Great to see a black doula sharing her journey.

Oh my gosh I can’t believe it my name is adriana and I was planning to do a doula course this summer!! Definitely a sign! I loved your video by the way ❤️❤️

Wow I needed to hear this there courses charging 4120.00 dollars

I love your levelheaded manner in the approach to this work. You're so wise and I'm glad I came across your channel ❤️

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It means a lot

Absolutely love your beautiful soul. Thank you sister. I will take your advice very seriously. Looking forward to more that you have to offer. I’m a massage therapist who has assisted in births and just finished my training course. Studying now for the exam and excited to go ahead and start assisting with all these new helpful tools. Knowledge is power and you, Adriana, are a true gift. So much love and gratitude for your 5 points and inspiration. Love light and pure joy to you

So glad I came across this video, I graduate from my program next week.. so excited to began my journey.

Thank you so much for doing this video. I want to become a doula and so I'm looking up all the information I possibly can. This is very informative and helpful

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

This is so insightful and what a beautiful path to be supporting women on. Such impactful and needed work!

i see a green and blue aura around you! beautiful soul

I’m a massage therapist who just got my prenatal massage certificate wondering where I should take my future, so I’m doing some research.

Had to comment again because of what you said at the end of the video!! Thanks for sharing that part, we hear you!! 👌🏾💛

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found it helpful 🧡

Thank you for sharing

This is very helpful and realistic. Thank you. I just signed up to start some classes for this.

I am so happy i came across this! I became a Doula right before the pandemic and it really killed my drive/spirit. Im not too far from you. Tara Campbell trained me! i would to meet you or talk more with you to figure out my way in this! im not good with reaching out and approaching!

Hii! I just wanted to say thank you so much for what you are doing ! You are extremely inspiring and as someone who is an up and coming Doula (Currently studying,) this was extremely needed! Definitively opened my eyes. I can agree I was naive about a lot of things prior to watching this video thank you so much!!!

@loveadrie_

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching! I am so glad it was helpful.

Very good video. Thank you❤ new sub

❤ Thank you

Thank you for sharing this, there was so much passion in what you do I can tell from the tears being held back, I’m so happy I click your video This definitely empowered me for my doula journey

grace + gratitude my love! i'm soul happy i found this video as i embark on this doula journey.

Thank you for making this video. I am considering entering the birthing Field as a doula and these are all important factors to consider as anyone goes into the field.

This was so helpful and informational.🥰Appreciate you sharing your experience

Hi Adriana! I'm going to start my course this weekend and I'm so excited. I'm so happy that you mentioned about taking all parts of you with you. It's so important. Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to get started.

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

Excited for you!

Thank you for this video, very helpful and brings perspective for aspiring doulas.

Thank you for this!!!!!

Thank you for this video. Im in Massachusetts and going through training now. My plan is to focus on black and low income communities. I would love to connect with you. Gonna go binge all your videos now

So excited for a career change. I've been an lpn for 5 years and I'm ready to gain some wisdom.

I took a whole page of notes! Thank you! A lot to think about...

I honestly really want to open a school, most likely pre k/ child care. But Ive always thought that there should be birthing centers, not the general hospital. Would love to just open something that is just for women and baby and growing children.... to many thoughts.

This is very helpful thankyou

Thank you for being so real and honest

Thanks for these tips! I'm interested in becoming a doula, so I'm doing my research.

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

Always up for talking to new doulas! I also offer a doula training course that's going to open up fully in the next month or so.

@callmetura

4 жыл бұрын

adrianathedoula I would love to talk to you since I’m in the beginning stages and still figuring things out. How can I get in touch with you?

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

@@callmetura Email's the best way to reach me: doulaphilosophy@gmail.com

You just gave a very informative overview & perspective of information that’s necessary to think about before getting into the Doula world. Thank-You so much 👏

Thank you so much for posting this. I def wasnt aware of ur points and am preparing to take a doula class locally and um so excited about it.

Thank you so much for all the content you provided. I watched you for the first time a new for myself that this was a natural step. I’m currently at Massage Therapist and I wanted to support families and having a positive birth experience. A year later I was invited as a support person to my first birth outside of my family. I was so moved that I took on studying and as a result I’m now 3/4 of the way complete with my certification. And yes you are correct in your assessment that you don’t need to study you can choose to study so that information becomes a powerful resource and a tool to affect a positive birth experience. I’m grateful for you and the work that you’re doing and I wish youThe very best

thank you so much for making this video! it was so informative as someone who is newly interested in becoming a doula. this was very inspiring :)

Thanks for this informative video. I start doula training soon. I stumbled across this video while looking for tips for beginners. Thanks again

Thank you for sharing-every single one of your points you hit on were helpful to me.

Say it sis! definitely broken system thank you for sharing this very important information as a new Doula this was very helpful! Girl you are preaching im definitely hitting subscribe!

Thanks for the info. However, please turn the music off when speaking. The music is too loud and overpowering that it crowded out your voice. Peace and blessings!!❤️

Your wisdom! Your honesty! Everything you shared in this video spoke loud and clear to me. Thank you

Thank you very much for this video ♡ I'm interested in becoming a birth and post-partum doula in MA, and I hope to embark on this fully come next year

Glad I found your page 😊 thank you for the content

I signed up for the class. Thank you

Thank you for making this video.

Thank you hun! This was very helpful and honest!

Thank you for everything you said. You are truly phenomenal 💞

I truly enjoyed your video, you truly have a heart and spirit of a doula! Keep up the great work my doula sister.

This is why I don’t appreciate when I search for doula training and instantly all it show is “business business business” I don’t want to commercialize my services and be all competitive/thinking about money when I become a doula.

Thank you! You’re wonderful ❤️

You’re so amazing inside and out. Thank you so much for this!!

Thank you for this video! I’ve been trying my hardest to find an agency. This is what I want to do.

Music was kinda too loud at first I missed everything you said when it played

Thank you for this video Queen💜💗🧿

New Subbie here! I’m very interested in becoming a doula and don’t know where to start. Thank you for sharing💕

Thank you for the info! I wish I could email you with more questions!

Thanks so much for this video!!

New follower over here and talking notes! Thank you so much for this video, keep them coming !

Great info, thank you for sharing.

Best video I've come across so far about what to consider when considering becoming a Doula. Merci beaucoup Adriana! I'm praying about becoming a doula after having a hb3c last year. I have so many Questions. Are you doing a Q&A anytime soon?

I’m an BSN RN 4 months shy of 15 years. Im three months shy of finishing my MSN/MBA. I’m looking into becoming a naturopathic Doula. What trainings or education would you recommend or is a training/certification even warranted for this career?

Thank you for making this video and sharing your experiences and knowledge!!! 🥰🥰

THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS!!!!

@loveadrie_

4 жыл бұрын

❤

Very informative, thank you!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the field and your heart.