Jean says, 'It's important to make a distinction between British doulas and those in other countries, because each country has a different medical system and different social provisions. Things that a doula can do in the USA, for example, may not even be legal for a doula in Britain.' For information on the practice and ethics of doulas, and how to train as a doula, contact Top Notch's Leanne Royeppen on 0870 757 5353.
* Family Match of Winchester presented a cheque for 1,015 to the charity Barnardo's last month. Managing director Jenny Warner said, 'We are delighted to have raised this money to donate to such an important children's charity, as this reflects our primary concern in ensuring that children can thrive in a safe and secure environment. We hope that our donation will contribute in some small way to the work done by Barnardo's to give children a feeling of self-worth and love.'
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