Van Der Beek: There is no official governing body for doulas
Kimberly Van Der Beek · Why You're Not Getting Pregnant | Kimberly Van Der Beek · Jan 15, 2025 · at 5:20
Kimberly Van Der Beek explains the distinction between midwives and doulas, specifically regarding regulatory bodies and medical certifications.
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“There is no governing body for a doula, actually. So there are lots of what feel very official doula training programs, but there's no, not a governing body over it.”
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