A Cambs Doula…..
- Offers practical and emotional support and information to the family, helping them to feel
empowered in their own decisions. - Cambs Doulas members are not responsible for for the choices made by the woman and her family.
- Will provide judgement-free support to a family, whatever their parenting style, feeding choices and birth choices.
- Is fully accountable for herself, and works within the law and the Cambs Doulas Code of
Conduct and other policies and procedures and is responsible for familiarising herself with these
documents. - Will work to the highest standard of care and support possible, striving to be sensitive, nurturing,
empathic, non-judgemental, knowledge based, reliable, communicative, practical and respectful
of the families wishes. - Does not perform clinical, midwifery or medical tasks, diagnose medical conditions or give
medical advice, whilst working as a doula, even if trained as a health professional. - Understands that our core skill set is signposting, listening and practical help and will signpost
where necessary to outside resources or specialists if their needs fall outside her remit. - Will practice transparency in terms of her education and experience and not mislead clients,
other doulas, or professionals. - Will be honest and show integrity and respect at all times towards clients, doulas and other
professionals. - Will practice full disclosure and inform Cambs Doulas if ANY safeguarding concern that does or
could affect her ability to work with children or vulnerable adults. - Will not discuss personal or confidential information disclosed by her clients in their doula work,
without the expressed permission of their clients, except in situations where there is a legal or safeguarding
obligation to do so. - Is responsible for her own continued professional development,
- Will strive to attend Cambs Doulas meetings and events and contribute where possible to the
running of the collective. - Understands that Cambs Doulas is not an employer or governing body and does not provide legal
protection or advice.