NorthEastern Illinois Doula Association
Promoting Unity in the Doula Community

NEIDA's One Day Doula Conference (ODDC), April 29th, 2006

NEIDA will continue to work on organizing events where doulas can safely discuss important issues and support each other professionally and emotionally. Alissa Catalan, NEIDA Chair of Operations, told the group that the association is working to make participation easier and more fun for members. “We want everyone who is a member to participate on some small level, that’s the only way we can really build this community in a way where everyone can take ownership of the process and feel empowered by the outcome.” NEIDA is currently planning a doula picnic and other educational and social events.

~ Cassandra Burrows, NEIDA Member

I would like to express my thoughts about the Doula Conference that took place last Saturday at Central DuPage Hospital. In the Doula business, it's always good to learn from our peers. I think Allissa and Deb did an outstanding job of putting it together. The presenters were also very informative. I was very pleased at the over-all presentation and the sharing that took place. Meeting other Doulas and getting acquainted is always fun. There was plenty of questions answered and demonstrations that will help me in the future. GREAT JOB LADIES!!.

p.s. I almost forgot the yummy food. Thanks Deb