A new round of volunteers currently training to become doulas?

7th November 2022

Here are 8 new trainees learning ‘active birthing positions

There is good evidence that doula support improves the experience and birthing outcomes for both the woman or birthing person and the baby.

During Labour, doulas offer help and suggestions on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, movement, and positioning.

Moving around, staying upright, and changing positions can:

• ease the pain
• help you cope
• make you feel in control of your labour
• increase your chances of a shorter labour
• push the baby downwards
• help you find the best position for giving birth.

Could you be a doula and offer antenatal birth and postnatal support? Call us now to register for the next cohort starting in January 2023

Reducing inequalities in communities

6th June 2022

GP Dr Bola Owolabi, MRCGP MSc HonMFPH  is leading the NHS’ mission to reduce inequality in healthcare has praised Bradford’s services for homeless residents and vulnerable women.

Article / Blog Bradford NHS

https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/reducing-inequalities-in-communities-closing-the-health-gap-in-central-bradford/

Article T&A

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/20175370.bradfords-nhs-services-praised-leading-gp-visit/

Watch here

Our Doulas are amazing!!

20th January 2022

They support women 6 weeks before the birth, during Labour and 6 weeks after.

They offer unique support no other voluntary service offers in Bradford;

Doulas are present at a woman’s birth to support her through this amazing important time in her life, supporting her choices & helping her to achieve the best possible birth for her.

Are you interested in supporting women?

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life?

Would you like to learn new skills?

Could you spare a couple of hours a week?

Join our team of amazing women!

Request a volunteering application pack:

01274 223 232 (leave a message if no answer)

info@bradforddoulas.org.uk

https://youtu.be/_Qh-VviIfp4

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S !

24th December 2021

To our:

Lovely followers

Amazing mamas

Fabulous Doula’s

Supportive Partners

Wonderful women working hard at #TeamDoula

We have continued strong throughout this pandemic & its all down to the support of each & everyone one of you.

Wishing you a warm & peaceful Christmas with your family & loved ones.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2022 where we will continue to support more birthing women in our communities!

#StillHereToHelp#TeamDoula#Empower#Positivebirthexperiences#BetterBirths#befriending#Continuityofcarer#Professionalfriend#Empowering#Choices#BetterStartBradford#NHS#Doula#volunteerforlife#volunteeringopportunities

National Vigil with March with Midwives

21st November 2021

Great turnout today for the National Vigil #MarchWithMidwives

Proud to be standing in solidarity with our midwives for government to LISTEN to staff

FUND emergency retention

ENABLE qualified midwives

REDUCE the demands

You can still sign the petition here

https://www.change.org/p/sajidjavid-support-urgent-government-support-and-investment-into-maternity-services-to-solve-the-staffing-crisis?fbclid=IwAR34hLyUa294L8FFKnVFUgnkTPR7tOfDyAT8wmma5QxYWkkAQgZy-_39yCs

Manningham Mills Community Centre

21st September 2021

We’re here today at Manningham Mills Community Centre with an info stall!

It’s so good to be back to ‘normal’!

We are recruiting for volunteers

We are taking referrals for expectant women

Come say Hi!

Bradford Doulas are recruiting for new volunteers!

25th May 2021

• Do you have a passion for pregnancy, birth and beyond?
• Do you want to support people to have better birthing experiences? 
• Do you have time to commit to a unique volunteering role?
• Complete 10-13 Week training course
• Complete a Volunteer Doula & Breastfeeding Portfolio

If you’re interested in this role, please contact Bradford Doulas to request an invitation for the Open Day:

Tuesday 14^th June 2022 10:30 – 12:30

 01274 223232 or email info@bradforddoulas.org.uk