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When it comes to advocacy, there is more than one definition. Ask a handful of doulas what it means to advocate for a client and you're like to get a handful of answers. We believe that it is not our place to speak for our clients. This belief can ruffle some doula feathers. While we can achieve the same goals, we tend to define advocate and advocacy a bit differently. We believe that as doulas, we amplify our client's voices. Speaking for them removes their voice. It assumes that they haven't changed their mind. Speaking for the client can actually remove their power and silence their voices.
Come join us as we discuss the many facets of doulas as advocates.
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When it comes to advocacy, there is more than one definition. Ask a handful of doulas what it means to advocate for a client and you're like to get a handful of answers. We believe that it is not our place to speak for our clients. This belief can ruffle some doula feathers. While we can achieve the same goals, we tend to define advocate and advocacy a bit differently. We believe that as doulas, we amplify our client's voices. Speaking for them removes their voice. It assumes that they haven't changed their mind. Speaking for the client can actually remove their power and silence their voices.
Come join us as we discuss the many facets of doulas as advocates.

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