Real Business Guidance for Working Doulas
The postpartum doula often is left out or added as an afterthought when it comes to looking for clients, so we’re going to focus on how to find clients as a postpartum doula here. Postpartum doulas have a different set needs when it comes to… read more
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
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
Mistake 1: Turn it into a mini prenatal Some clients are so hungry for information that they come to the interview with a copious amount of questions. They might ask you everything from your opinion about their care provider to what your thoughts are on… read more
The purpose of a doula contract is to protect both the doula providing the service and the clients receiving the service. The contract should explain what is expected of both parties and what should be agreed upon and signed by everyone involved. Traditionally contracts were printed out… read more
How are you being paid for your services? Doulas have been compensated in many ways ranging from barter to insurance payments. The most common way to be paid for years has been cash and check, but payment options are growing. In this blog post I’ll… read more