One of the first things that a new doula has to consider is where to set their fee. This can be a very intimidating task. You don’t want to set it so high that you turn clients away because of your lack of experience, but… read more
How being a strawberry developed my doula skills
I have been working ever since I was 11 years old, but it wasn’t until the age of 32 that I began down the path of doula work. Between ages 11 and 32, I held multiple jobs that had nothing at all to do with… read more
Take Charge of the Prenatal Meeting
Have you ever been to a meeting that doesn’t have a clear leader, goal or purpose? How about a meeting that goes on and on without an end in sight? These meetings are incredibly frustrating and leave the meeting attendees with the feeling that the… read more
4 Common Mistakes of a Doula Contract
Contracts are a necessary part of the business of being a doula. If you work on your own, then you have the flexibility and responsibility of creating your own contract. If you work for an agency, partnership or group, you likely are using a contract… read more
Doula Bag Makeover
It had been a few years since my Doula bag has had any re-organization, let alone a major clean out. I noticed that I was spending more and more time searching through my bag to find things. And really the last thing a laboring mom… read more
Doulas are not magic
More and more I am finding that people are familiar with the term ‘doula’. And this is so exciting! But, I still find that many people don’t really know what a doula does or more specifically what the true benefits of a doula are. I’ve… read more
Doula Time: 5 Things to Do Before You Leave for a Birth
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
Spinning Babies Workshop Review
If you are a birth doula, then it is very likely that you have heard about Spinning Babies. Most doulas have even visited the website or directed our clients to check out a page or two. Spinning Babies is all about fetal positioning. Founder, Gail… read more
Journey Back to Certification
Certifying for the First Time In March of 2005 I began my journey to doula work by attending a DONA birth doula training in Atlanta with the amazing Rae Davies. I was serious about this new career and began the road to certification immediately. I… read more