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
Doula Fees: How to Get Paid for Services
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
How to Survive Life on Call
Life on call is not easy. You always have to have your phone. You can’t have that second glass of wine. Every plan, every schedule, comes with a mental “but I’m on call” or “if my client goes into labor.” Real talk, I’m entering my… read more
5 Ways to WIN as a Doula
“Winning” as a doula may mean different things to different people. It could mean getting hired, feeling professional or otherwise meeting business goals. At the start of my 12+ year doula career, I often found myself struggling to make progress towards “winning”. Fortunately, with time… read more