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GlobalAppointments.com An Internet service for the International Doula community, forging links between prospective employers/employees across the globe. GlobalAppointments.com has a high capacity database and friends across the world, thus ensuring that advertisements will be seen by all the right people. With high levels of exposure users are provided with the best possible chance of achieving their goal. Please select (click) one of the following section headings for further, specific information: Introducing Doulas Doula Jobs Responsibility Employing a Doula Choosing a Doula Candidate checks Introducing the Doula (ancient Greek for "handmaiden") Engaging a Doula is rapidly increasing in popularity especially for single parents or families with heavy work schedules. In the past this was often a role that Grandmother undertook but changing times have seen families scattered across the Country, and Grandmothers often hold down full-time jobs themselves these days. Doulas are nearly always mothers and so have experienced all aspects of having and raising children. Their main role is to support the mother before, during and after the birth. Most will attend the birth if requested to. Doulas tend to either support mothers during labour, called "birth doulas", or help mothers at home in the days and weeks that follow, called "post-birth doulas". A doula will do things the way you want them done, and act as a source of encouragement at what is often a difficult, even traumatic, time. Research suggests that having a doula present at the birth can make the experience safer and happier. Prior to employing a Doula we suggest you thoroughly check all references and follow our candidate check policy. Doula Jobs Responsibility Take control of the baby's washing, sterilizing bottles, ironing, etc. Basic food shopping for the whole family. Preparing meals for the whole family including evening meals. Generally keep the house tidy, especially the kitchen. To provide a supportive and comforting presence during those first few weeks. Provide emotional support. Be especially concerned about the wellbeing of the mother. Relieving mother of all the additional chores associated with the arrival of a baby so that she (the mother) is able to concentrate her energies on her baby. Gradually hand over all aspects of their job as their time with the family comes to an end, usually after about six weeks. Many new parents find the prospect of caring for their child without a doula's support very worrying. Employing a Doula To ensure that you will find a doula to suit your specific need you need to start looking as soon as you know you are pregnant. The salary of a doula varies hugely depending on the country you live in. A daily doula in the UK would expect approximately £75.00 per day and more if it were 24-hour care on an ad hoc basis. You are not usually liable for their tax payments. If the baby arrives late you may be expected to pay half-pay for the first week and full-pay after that. Some health insurances will cover some of the costs if the care is deemed necessary, and is carried out by a qualified nurse. Choosing a Doula Whilst some doulas have been nurses, midwives, health visitors or nannies many others have had no medically professional or academic experience. A doula should be sympathetic and a good listener, should understand the issues that new families face and be able to work without being intrusive, prescriptive or promoting dependence. During the interviewing process it may be helpful to discuss some or all of the following points: The manner in which your household is run, establishing that the doula is happy with your ideas and methods. Payment for the doulas services and the hours of working. Establish whether she is willing and able to be flexible on hours according to your needs. You are going to share some very important and intimate moments with your doula. Therefore her/his relationship with you and your family is very important. Ask yourself; could she be your friend? Establish the extent of the doulas experience in this kind of work, and their experience of raising a family of their own. Enquire as to what relevant qualifications, if any, the doula has. Find out if he/she is a smoker. Candidate checks We suggest, as a minimum, you thoroughly check all the following details: - The identity of each candidate against her ID card, driving license, passport or birth certificate. You ask to see an original certificate of qualification, and if recently qualified, contact details of a tutor. At least three references to confirm a candidate's competence, experience and suitability. You find out the reasons for any gaps in their employment history. Check if a reference has ever been refused or a job has not lasted. Find out why. We sincerely hope that you will rapidly find the doula job you are looking for, and welcome comments and suggestions on how we might improve our service to you.

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