Doula UK

Doula UK was founded in 2001 to promote life-changing support from skilled doulas for families in the childbearing year regardless of circumstance, while advocating for better support for UK families. We have approximately 700 doulas working in all parts of the United Kingdom. Each member must complete Doula UK approved training, go through a rigorous mentoring and recognition process and comply with Doula UK code of conduct and policies. We nurture our membership, so they can unconditionally support the needs of everyone involved in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Doula UK publishes The Doula magazine and hosts The Doula UK podcast. We aim to… couple with kids Promote life-changing support for women and birthing people in the childbearing year, regardless of circumstance Nurture the doula community; protecting parents and health professionals Advocate for better support for UK families Doula UK is committed to continued learning amongst all Doula UK parties to ensure equality, diversity, inclusivity and belonging among our members, volunteers, employees, course providers and to those families served. Join Doula UK Find out how to apply or donate to the Doula Access Fund which provides free doula support for those in need. Doula UK in the press. Find out more about the background of Doula UK