A career as a doula and a yoga teacher can provide a unique and valuable set of skills and support for pregnant women and new mothers. It can help women feel more supported, empowered, and prepared for the challenges of childbirth and motherhood.
Here are some reasons how…
Providing physical and emotional support: Doulas and yoga teachers both provide physical and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers. Doulas can provide support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, while yoga teachers can provide support through prenatal and postnatal yoga classes. Together, they can help women feel more confident, calm, and empowered throughout their pregnancy and childbirth journey.
Helping with pain management: Both doulas and yoga teachers can help women manage pain during labor and delivery. Doulas can provide comfort measures such as massage, breathing techniques, and position changes, while yoga teachers can teach women poses and breathing techniques that can help with pain management during labor.
Promoting relaxation and stress reduction: Yoga is known for its ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress, which can be particularly beneficial for pregnant women and new mothers. Doulas can also help women feel more relaxed and calm during labor and delivery through their emotional support and comfort measures.
Building community: Prenatal and postnatal yoga classes can provide a sense of community for pregnant women and new mothers. Doulas can also help women connect with other mothers and build a support network during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Check out our upcoming 85 HR Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga & Doula Training (offered online and in-person). Option to add on our self-paced or our virtual on zoom 20 HR Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training program.
