Is Doula Work Skilled Work?

While it is true that doulas do not need clinical skills, as providing medical care is firmly outside our boundaries, it does not mean the doula role is unskilled.1 So what exactly do we learn on a doula course and what skills do we employ when supporting our clients?2 This article will explore the skills and talents doulas aim to develop and how we place an emphasis on fostering the ‘soft skills’ that put our clients right at the centre of our care.