PURPOSE

Doulas of Singapore is a registered society (UEN T16SS0070K) run by doulas on a voluntary basis and is a non-profit- making organisation.

OBJECTIVE

The society was founded to encourage dialogue and a good working relationship between doulas and the medical profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doulas registered with Doulas of Singapore (DoS) are professional birth workers certified with internationally renowned institutions.

THE ROLE OF A DOULA

Doulas are birth professionals who provide continuous emotional and physical support to a labouring woman and her partner, at home as well as at the hospital.

They work with a couple prenatally to identify their individual goals, needs and expectations in order to help them achieve the birth experience they desire. They may also offer various levels of support immediately after and the days following birth.

DoS doulas adhere to our society’s philosophy and abide by our Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Download full document here.

OUR MAIN GOALS

  • Communicate with hospitals and caregivers to keep up-to-date with their standards and procedures and make this information available to our members.
  • Establish a network for doulas that allows for communication, support, and social interaction.
  • ​Provide mentorship and continued professional development to all registered doulas.​
  • Offer a registry of doulas which allows expectant couples to find a doula to support them before, at and after birth.​​
  • Increase awareness of doulas within the public as well as the medical professionals in Singapore.

DOS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Johanna-Maria Wagner
President
Jamielene Fernandez
Vice-President
Lisa-Maria Koch
Secretary
Emeline Hare
Secretary
Hidya Sahib
Treasurer
Deanna Kearns
PR & Media Liaison

PREVIOUS DOS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2016
President: Tania Grose-Hodge​
Vice President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Secretary: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Nicole Tan
Treasurer: Angelyn Seet
2017
President: Tania Grose-Hodge​
Vice President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Secretary: Jannah Tayib
Treasurer: Anahita Bhatia
2018
President: Tania Grose-Hodge​
Vice President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Secretary: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Emeline Hare
Treasurer: Anahita Bhatia
2019
President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Vice President: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Anahita Bhatia
Secretary: Deanna Kearns
Treasurer: Jemma Francis
2020
President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Vice President: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Shaheeraa Khan
Secretary: Leila Caceres
Treasurer: Athina Vandevoort
PR & Media Liaison: Deanna Kearns
2021
President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Vice President: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Shaheeraa Khan
Secretary: Catherine Soon
Treasurer: Athina Vandevoort
PR & Media Liaison: Deanna Kearns
2022
President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Vice President: Jannah Tayib
Secretary: Jamielene Fernandez
Secretary: Helen Nash
Treasurer: Athina Vandevoort
PR & Media Liaison: Deanna Kearns
2023
President: Johanna-Maria Wagner
Vice President: Jamielene Fernandez
Secretary: Nurhidyawati Sahib
Treasurer: Athina Vandevoort
PR & Media Liaison: Deanna Kearns