Even after we’ve been hired some of our clients may not really know what doulas actually do. I believe the best time to walk through this is at the first prenatal meeting. That way, while you are learning about your client’s preferences and vision of… read more
You are a birth doula and your client is ready for labor support. You are dressed, you have your bag and you are ready to leave. But wait! I have 5 things that I recommend that you do before you leave. Each of these steps… read more
Agency doulas are doulas that work in one or more doula agencies. In some cases, they might also have their own businesses, but get client referrals from the agencies which they are members. For this blog, I looked at 12 areas of business and… read more
Collectives that I describe in this section are independent doulas that work together under a shared group name, but handle all money and contracts on an individual basis. Some groups use the word ‘collective’ in their names, but actually function more like an agency in that they handle matching… read more
The three most common ways to work as a doula are as an independent doula, as a member of an agency and with a doula collective. However, there other ways to be a doula. Many doulas have thought outside the box and created their own unique way that works… read more
You are likely a doula if you say any of the following. I’ll be there as long as I’m not at a birth What day is it today? I had a birth this week. Your baby knows when to come. I support all kinds of birth… read more
When I decided to leave the world of database programming and enter the field of doula work I never imagined how my life would change. Life as a birth doula is so hard to describe. Let me attempt to explain the profession by boiling it… read more
Doulas often have a hard time setting their fees. Many doulas start out by doing their certification births for free or for a very reduced fee. Once they get experience they raise their rates. The big dilemma comes when they have to set their fee…. read more
Independent doulas are doulas that work on their own. They aren’t part of a group, agency or collective. For this blog, I looked at 12 areas of business and gave my thoughts on how the independent doula relates to each. {For purposes of this blog series I will… read more
For the next five weeks we will use the 100percentdoula blog to explore the question “How Can I Work as a Doula?” This is a common question that I often hear asked by new doulas, those interested in becoming a doula and existing doulas that… read more
As it turns out, there are a few more lessons from my 10 years of birth doula work that I would love to share. If you missed the first set of 5 lessons, check them out here. 1) Avoid negative doula relationships I hear about doula… read more
I can hardly believe that I am finishing my 10th year of doula work. The years go by fast, but the recovery from a marathon birth is painstakingly slow. I have learned a lot over these years and have put together 5 lessons. 1) The… read more