Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Regulate doulas and birth keepers

Closed 101 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to instate a regulatory body to oversee doulas and birth keepers. We think there are people in this role offering amazing emotional support. However, currently as the role is not regulated, we are concerned that some could be advising and causing harm to mothers and newborns.

Timeline

30 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 101
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 30 Jul 2025
Closed 30 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.