About Us
Doulas of Dubai organization believes that every birthing person deserves to have all the information to make an informed choice in their birthing time. Our mission is to enhance the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual health of mothers, babies and families through education, comfort and support during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.
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PRACTICE GUIDELINES
The Doulas of Dubai Organisation represents professional and traditionally trained doulas in Dubai.
In order to become and maintain membership with the DODO, the doula must be certified or working towards certification by a professional training organisation who aligns with the Ethical Conduct Guidelines, Equity and Inclusion Policy, and Strategic Priorities of the DODO and meets the outlined educational expectations. Mentorship through certification is highly encouraged to support your continued self reflection, confidence and understanding of local licensing, legalities and practices that may not be covered within overseas doula training organisations.
* Self-trained doulas are not accepted at this point in time.
Services & Support Guidelines: A DODO doula provides client-centred, client-led, non-directive support through the values of inclusivity, equanimity, autonomy, ethics, and advocacy. Their support may take the form of emotional, physical, or evidence-based informational support, however it is not limited to those experiences.
Such support may include, but is not limited to:
- All periods of client-centred, non-directive support;
- Offering assistance in obtaining up-to-date, evidence-based information to encourage self advocacy and informed decision making;
- Offering referrals when a situation arises that requires additional attention and support that falls outside support practices as listed in the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) or health professions acts (i.e., Medicine Act, 1991);
- Modelling and encouraging effective communication strategies within the doula/client relationship and, with the clients direction amongst other invited participants involved in their care;
- Advocating on the behalf of the client or their immediate support community at the request of the client to help facilitate effective communication. This does not involve speaking on behalf of or making decisions for the client;
- Assistance in formulating realistic preferences that match the client’s values and needs;
- Nonpharmacologic pain management suggestions, referring client to a medical provider when a client feels a diagnosis or prescription may be required;
- Educating on the benefits of and supporting initial breastfeeding establishment and encouragement of skin to skin/kangaroo care
- Offering continuity of care. A specific backup should be found for all clients so the labouring or postpartum person and/or their immediate support community are never left unsupported. This includes paid, pro bono and charitable work.
LIMITS TO PRACTICE
Perform restricted medical procedures, diagnose, or prescribe anything under the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) or health professions acts (i.e., Medicine Act, 1991). Such actions include, but are not limited to: performing vaginal exams, reading and interpreting medical tests and diagnosis, performing clinically defined manoeuvres, diagnosing disease, prescribing medications, performing surgeries or other surgically related tasks, dressing, assessing or caring for surgical or vaginal wounds.
- Act on behalf of medical care when a client has chosen the direction of a licensed medical practitioner;
- Make decisions and/or speak for their clients;
- Use personal opinion or conjecture to influence clients' choices or experiences
Where the doula has additional training in other modalities or practices they should refer to that profession and their practicing guidelines, and determine if it is appropriate to combine the roles. Members should clearly inform clients of such training, the limits of their ability to offer knowledge and/or practice in this area, and that any additional services offered is separate from their services as a doula. The doula is encouraged to clearly define this situation to any healthcare provider they encounter in order to avoid confusion regarding the doula’s role and the client-directed support they have been invited to attend and expected to provide.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
The Doulas of Dubai Organization provides doulas with access to resources for doula training, continued professional development opportunities and networking opportunities within the doula community.
Education
We educate the public and health care community as to the benefits of doula presence for new and expectant families. We also provide professional guidance to our doula members.
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