English Doula's in PR

1POSTS

12 years ago

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?

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Gary ViP

1845POSTS

12 years ago

Hi and welcome to Expat.com!

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: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=367501

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Schuttzie Serial expat

824POSTS

12 years ago

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

Fond of Ibiza Active member

29POSTS

12 years ago

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

1POSTS

12 years ago

Hi daydreamer,

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

Jordana Maidenbaen Member

1POSTS

3 years ago

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

thanks ‘

awpalma New member

5POSTS

3 years ago

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

My name is Anthony Palma and my email address is ***

Let’s get in touch.

Tony

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