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21+ Authentic and Best Gifts For Midwives and Doulas
3rd Jul, 2023
Finding the best gifts for midwives and doulas doesn’t have to be hard, just take it from an actual doula!
If you’re reading this I’m assuming you had a ‘Bad ass’ Doula or Midwife that is officially apart of your immediate family now.
OR perhaps you’re a birth worker like myself on a mission to make the traditional values of doulas and midwives more accepted and of “the norm” today.
This list was put together with the best gifts for midwives and doulas in mind. every type of doula or midwife in mind, those of us who are seriously committed and passionate about changing the world through one birth at a time.
Before sharing this beautiful handy dandy list of jewels please be sure that in addition to purchasing any item for your doula ever as a token of appreciation, as a general rule of thumbs a simple review goes a long way.
When it comes to supporting the traditional birth business, be sure to always leave them a review (especially if their business can be found online). This should be the norm especially if you cannot afford gifts for your midwife and doula now.
Lastly, nothing can beat a good ole ‘word of mouth’ review ! Brag on your doula at all costs sis, because I promise you there’s magic in that. Now shall we introduce the best gifts for midwives and doulas?
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This post is all about the best midwife and doula gift ideas.
Best Gifts For Midwives and Doulas:
Now without further ado, the jewels (gifts) that will forever and ever be appreciated if given to your holistic doula or midwife… *drumroll please*…
1. Rebozo
Whether your doula or midwife already has one trust me she would be flattered to have a new rebozo with a new distinct and colorful pattern!
These help to make prenatal consultations hands-on, more educational, and collaborative for the entire birth team/ family involved.
2. Vegan Nail Polish
What birth-worker doesn’t like to pamper herself?! Make your doula or midwife feel special and proud to wear some conscious nail polish today!
3. Warm Fuzzy Socks
You can never go wrong giving a good pair of cozy socks as a gift, especially if your midwife or doula’s birthday happens to be in the fall or winter.
These socks are perfect for lounging around the house, during a client’s prenatal appointment, or cozying up near a warm fire with a cup of tea.
4. Raw Shea Butter
This is perfect is your doula or midwife loves to make handcrafted body products like whipped shea butter!
Raw butters of all kind are very versatile in use, so there are so many concoctions to use this for from hair, nails, to skin.
5. A Beautiful Journal
If you have a midwife or doula who values their alone time and perhaps is a very introspective person by nature, they could perhaps benefit a great deal from a new journal.
If she’s anything like me then she has various journals that serves to organize different aspects of her life! key note: a journal is a great manifestation tool when you can get used to writing only in the present!
6. Birthing Positions Tee
Does this gift even need an explanation?! I didn’t think so either.
7. Essential Oils
If you really love your doula then you would know how much of a great gift this one can be. Plant therapy has an organic brand of essential oils in your reach.
If you didn’t know its okay, that is why I write the articles I do. Some essential oils are simply meant to be used in diffusers others you can cook with.
As always and as a rule of thumb never apply directly to the skin always dilute with a carrier oil such as apricot or grape-seed oils, which makes the perfect gift for birth workers.
You know your doula and/ or midwife better than I so take your pick as for what they would be able to make the most use out of !
8. Rolling Doula Bag
Nothing is better than being able to travel locally, from house to house or state to state for consultations as a birth-worker than being able to do so comfortably !
Surprise your doula with this handy gadget so she can travel with ease.
9. Manual Massage Ball
This is the perfect relaxation tool! It’s also the perfect on the go relaxation-tool for her future clients.
Send your doulas and midwives a heartfelt message by gifting them a manual massage ball.
10. Wooden Wic Candle
Non-toxic candles are a woman’s best friend and a birth worker’s solace. It makes a favorite gift for birth workers in general. Nothing is more relaxing after a birth than coming home to a clean home lit with candles.
Tell your doula or midwife how much you love them by gifting them a vegan candle today.
11. Birth Affirmation Cards
This makes the perfect gift to bring to a pre-natal consultation, for decorating a birth space or to bring to a home/ child-birth educational class !
12. Herbal Teas
If your doula or midwife doesn’t love tea/ herbs or at least support it during pregnancy, is she really even a doula/ midwife?!
A nice gift of a variety of teas is perfect to drink daily.
13. Body Oils
All natural body oils are naturally a staple for a holistic-living lovin’ woman like a doula and midwife.
Oils made of flowers and herbs for the skin is one of the most enriching products any self care item a woman can invest in.
Apricot oil is the perfect carrier oil for massages and conditioning the skin for long term moisture throughout the day.
Your midwife and doula won’t be able to say no to some much needed rejuvenation time.
14. Non-Slip Yoga Mat
This yoga mat is perfect for on the go shenanigans and consistent yoga/ exercise.
It is also an ideal item for your midwife or doula to have for pre-natals as clients practice with rebozos, various birth positions, etc.
15. Essential Oil Diffuser
This is a beautiful relaxation tool and perfect for your midwife or doula’s home environment.
It fosters peace within the mind and cleaner air to breathe. Every birth worker needs an essential oil diffuser!
The Himalayan sea salt works in harmony with the oil diffuser to create a serene detoxifying environment.
16. Classic Birth Book
This gift is one you can’t go wrong with. A book is a perfect way to enjoy the coming fall and winter months.
What birth-worker wouldn’t want to curl up on her couch with a book enriched with history and culture?
17. Sound Bowl
This is excellent for recentering ones energy after a long day or to prepare for a special ceremony or ritual of some sort.
If not for personal use, midwives and doulas could very well make use of these at prenatal appointments. Might I add though, it is ideal if your midwife or doula prizes theme-self on holistic wellness!
These authentic bowls aid in womb wellness, chakra blockage removal and more.
18. Crotchet Handbag
Very chic. This item is truly authentic in and of itself and there’s nothing that birth workers love more than experiencing authenticity among their various clients.
It naturally makes for the perfect gift for birth workers as it could easily become one of their new doula bags!
Show your doula and/ or midwife just how authentic she is by gifting her this one of a kind crotchet handbag.
19. Snake Plant
Plants add great energy to any environment, and a plant that doesn’t require much maintenance is even better !
If your midwife or doula is already a plant mom rest assure she would gladly take a new plant baby as a token of a client’s appreciation.
20. Macrame Plant Holders
These bad gals and boys are THE utmost perfect way to hang plants keeping them out of reach of children and pets!
They give any environment a rich appeal and are the perfect gift to a birth-worker, doula or midwife who is already a ‘plant mom’.
21. Sparkling Beverage
low and behold, the one thing that your doula or midwife might just love to consume following a long, exhausting, and exhilarating birthing experience, an amazing sparkling drink.
You know whether your midwife or doula would prefer something more such as a shot or something more like a kind of wine as well! The choice is yours.
22. New Tea Cup
This cute dainty tea cup is perfect if she is a tea drinker!
If she is a definite tea or coffee drinker, then you for certain can’t go wrong with gifting her a new cup… but not just any cup right?
23. Massage Tools
These kinds of tools are perfect for midwives and doulas because not only can they use them on theme-selves, they can use them at future prenatal and postpartum appointments if they wish depending on the needs and desires of the mothers they serve.
24. Hydrating Body Butter
Nothing beats being rubbed down by an amazing smelling and natural derived body butter.
25. Amazon Gift Card
Not quite sure what item to choose for your doula or midwife? We’ve got you covered.
A simple gift card should do the trick to let them know just how much you appreciate them for a wonderful birth and just as the person they are altogether.
Over To You!
Always remember the best gifts for midwives and doulas involve the best of the heart, mind and soul <3
I’d love to know what you think about this list. What gifts have you given your doula or midwife or are planning to give? What is a must have from this list? Let me know in the comments below!
Psssst!… One more thing. If you enjoyed this tailored posts of best gifts for midwives and doulas please read up on the sisterhood meaning or about preparing for your first free birth experience
Life Coach and Holistic Birth Keeper