Discover the keys to building unshakable doula confidence in this insightful blog post, which offers valuable tips on embracing your skills, connecting with other doulas, and celebrating your unique role in supporting birthing parents.
The Best Gift Ideas for New Parents: A Guide for Doulas
Doulas provide invaluable support to new parents during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Learn how to show your appreciation with practical gifts such as meals, breastfeeding supplies, baby gear, and postpartum care supplies. Budgeting and tax considerations are also discussed.
How Doulas Use Customer Relationship Managers (CRM)
This post contains affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on the site at no additional cost to you. A CRM, or Customer Relationship Management, is a software tool that helps businesses manage their relationships with their customers…. read more
10 Mistakes Doulas Make on Their Website
Having a web presence is important to get clients as a doula. A simple page on a doula listing site is a great way to start out with low cost and ease, but as you grow you’ll want to consider having your very own website.
3 Keys to Making Your Doula Business Take Off
1. Identify Your Niche & Target Market Identifying your niche and target market is an essential part of setting up your doula business. Believe it or not, not every pregnant person is your ideal client and it’s important to narrow down your target audience. To… read more
Where Doula Onboarding Goes Wrong
One of the things that doulas often do is focus on how to get new clients. This is certainly an important part of the doula business. Our business model is unique in that our clients only use our services for short periods of time and… read more
Building a Doula Email Marketing List
This post contains affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on the site at no additional cost to you. Everyone is busy talking about social media as a way to build awareness and a brand for your doula business…. read more
QR Codes and Near Field Communication Technology Ideas for Doulas
Innovative Takes on Business Cards for Doulas You may have heard that I’m a big fan of business cards. I still believe that our traditional business card is very important in the doula business world. Just imagine when an obstetrician or midwife looks at you… read more
Getting Paid as a Doula Using FSA or HSA Funds
Many people in the US have healthcare savings accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA). These are special, pre-tax savings accounts with funds that are dedicated toward specific healthcare needs. HSA and FSA can be funded in a couple of ways: Getting paid with FSA… read more
Ways to Fund Doula Training
If you are thinking about taking a doula training but are holding back due to money, consider that you may not be thinking of all the ways that you can potentially pay for it. There are various ways that you can fund your doula training…. read more
11 Ways to Say “Thank You” As a Doula
One of the most powerful phrases is “thank you.” With those two words, you can express appreciation for a kind gesture or service someone has done for you. These words have the power to make someone’s day. As a small business owner, saying thanks is… read more
8 Ways to Do Local SEO Without Building Content
Local search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial component of any doula business. You don’t want to attract just any families, you want to attract families who are in your doula service range. If you want to win at local SEO, but you don’t want… read more