Real Business Guidance for Working Doulas
by Connie Sultana, LCCE, CD(DONA), BDTCD(DONA) I am hoping you will add ideas to this so that we are able to offer doulas as comprehensive as possible preparation for providing virtual support when in-person support is absolutely not an option. In Northern California, USA, most… read more
This is a fairly common question and truthfully, the answer will depend on who you talk to about it. Recently, DoulaMatch.net posted a list of certifying agencies and there are over 100 to choose from as you are starting your journey to become a doula…. read more
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
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
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
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
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
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