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The Weight of ‘Specialness’ in Birth and Early Parenting
Read on via the link to rethink what makes a moment ‘special’, especially in the tender seasons of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Leila Baker
Jan 133 min read


What's your USP?
All Doula UK approved courses follow the same Core Curriculum, so your training is solid and consistent - but your personality, values, and way of being are what make you the doula clients choose. What is a USP? A Unique Selling Point is the single most compelling reason a customer should choose you over other doulas. It focuses on a specific benefit or difference that matters to your target clients and can be communicated in a few words or a short phrase. A strong USP is c

Leila Baker
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Hope After the Storm: Welcoming Rainbow Babies *TW
*Trigger Warning - Baby loss The term "Rainbow Baby" refers to a child born after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage,...

Leila Baker
Oct 9, 20259 min read


Big Lasts
As a doula and someone who works closely with expectant and new parents, I spend a lot of time celebrating the Big Firsts. You know,...

Leila Baker
Nov 29, 20243 min read


The Amazing Amygdala: How Pregnancy Shapes the Brain of All Expectant Parents
Pregnancy is a miraculous journey that not only transforms the identity of the birthing person but also has intriguing effects on the...

Leila Baker
Dec 26, 20232 min read


The Power of a Story
In a departure from my usual blog style, today I would like to tell you a bit of a story: My mother is Mauritian and moved to England...

Leila Baker
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Complementing Supplements with Nutrition - A holistic approach to health and life
How are you feeding your body, mind and soul? In today's fast-paced world, the quest for optimal health often leads us to explore various...

Leila Baker
Sep 23, 20233 min read


Finding Courage Through Vulnerability
There is no courage without vulnerability. What does that mean to you? For me, it covers things like asking for help, admitting defeat,...

Leila Baker
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Getting Your Act Together
Following on from last month’s post where I talk about self care and burnout, I wanted to share something about the times when you might...

Leila Baker
May 24, 20234 min read


Self-Care as Doulas
I’ve spent the last few months changing my mindset around ‘downtime.’ I’ve come to a healthy understanding that instead of judging myself...

Leila Baker
Apr 28, 20233 min read


Mary, did you know?
The awesome potential of an unborn child There’s a story that tells of a young woman, around 12 years old, who was expecting a baby. She...

Leila Baker
Dec 22, 20182 min read


Baby loss awareness week
Over the last few days I have tried many times (and failed that same number of times) to write a meaningful post about Baby Loss...

Leila Baker
Oct 15, 20182 min read
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Zoe Sugg
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