17.6 Becoming and being a Doula

In this week’s hour we are exploring the experiences and perspectives of doulas working within the UK maternity services and privately employed. We are joined by Dr Amanda Hutcherson who is presenting her research into how training as a birth supporter impacts on women’s lives and identities. We welcome Trudi Dawson from DoulaUK who highlights the different pathways into becoming a doula and the updating requirements.Hosted by:Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert; Host and Curator, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals/Midwifery Hour, Editor, Mayes MidwiferyContributions from:Amanda Hutcherson, Midwifery EducationalistTrudi Dawson, Doula, Doula UKSupported by MATFLIX: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://matflix.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the live stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live