English Doula's in PR

daydreamer89 · 2014-05-19T22:20:04+02:00

Explore the demand for English-speaking doulas in Puerto Rico and share insights on practicing while learning Spanish. Connect with others in San Juan.

daydreamer89 Member

Member since 19 May 2014

daydreamer89Member19 May 2014 20:20:04

Hello, Im wondering if there is any need for English speaking doula's in puerto rico.
I live in San Juan with my daughter and husband, and am still learning Spanish while taking my courses online to become a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counselor.

any thoughts on if i would even be able to practice until I have learnt the language? I honestly dont even know how many women here came from the states or other english speaking countries that might feel more comfortable with someone speaking their 1st language.

thoughts?

Gary ViP

Member since 09 April 2006

GaryViP19 May 2014 23:55:33

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Hi and welcome to 禁漫天堂!

I think that it's not going to be easy to get clients. Most locals get their baby in the hospital and as soon as they get home there's lots of women in the (extended) family who are there with help and advice.

I guess your potential clients would be among English speaking non-Puerto Ricans who are willing and able to afford your services, assuming most health plans won't cover the expenses.
Also look at this thread: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=367501

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat20 May 2014 10:48:04

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Hello, and welcome!!聽 I can't help with your question but it does look like it is very difficult to get employment in PR.聽 Have you lived in San Juan very long?

Fond of Ibiza Active member

Member since 15 December 2013

Fond of IbizaActive member21 May 2014 20:28:30

We had a homebirth with a midwife and doula and she was bi-lingual. Most of them get work here by reputation and word of mouth. When you arrive look up Central Mam in San Juan they help hook the alternative preggies up with doulas and lactation consultants.

Chickee Member

Member since 29 August 2014

ChickeeMember29 August 2014 12:13:25

Hi daydreamer,

I am curious how you are doing on your quest to be a doula on the island?聽聽I am a postpartum doula and i am interested in finding work here.聽 I am also interested in taking classes on becoming a birth doula.聽 Are you doing all your education on line?聽 Any advice?
My thought was to work with english speaking clients......

Jordana Maidenbaen Member

Member since 01 March 2023

Jordana MaidenbaenMember01 March 2023 19:11:56

Hello. I鈥檓 new to Puerto Rico and I鈥檓 in the exact Same place only it鈥檚 a few years later !! Anyone know of anyone in San Juan looking for English speaking doula birth or postpartum!

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awpalma New member

Member since 26 February 2023

awpalmaNew member01 March 2023 19:39:23

@Jordana Maidenbaen I鈥檓 moving to Puerto Rico on Saturday and would like to talk with and get to know you.

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