Helping Clients With Inductions
I’ve been to many, many inductions and while I have lots of thoughts on the high induction rate in hospitals, when your client is...
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How I Pay Backup Birth Doulas
I typically pay birth back ups hourly, usually $50 per hour with a minimum of $200 at night and $100 during the day (that's in the case...
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Mirroring for Doulas
In the realm of effective communication, there are various techniques that can significantly improve understanding and connection between...
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Active Listening for Doulas
Active listening is a communication skill that involves fully engaging with a speaker, paying attention to their words, nonverbal cues,...
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How to Get Hired Most of the Time
Have you ever felt like you’re going on a ton of consultations and not getting hired? I polled ten successful doulas (meaning they are ...
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Doula Bag Basics
Whenever a doula asks what to pack in their doula bag, I always tell them that packing for births is incredibly personal. When I was a...
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The Crucial Reason to Start an Email List Now for Your Doula Business
I bet you’ve wondered, at least once or twice, if you should start a newsletter. My answer is, without hesitation, a strong “YES.” I...
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How I Made a Six Figure Salary as a Birth Doula + Birth Related Services
Note: Money stuff is so difficult to navigate, particularly as women and people socialized to be women, in a profession that is largely...
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Creating Your Amazing Backup List
When I was a newbie and long before I had some awesome doulas waiting in the background just in case, I found myself in a sticky...
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The One Huge Mistake That Can Sabotoge Your Doula Marketing Efforts (And What You Can Do About It)
This may surprise you, but marketing your business can be one of the highlights of your doula career. It may seem daunting and...
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The Three Traits You Must Embody to Grow Your Doula Business
If you are just starting up your doula practice or stuck in a rut getting clients, here are three habits you should acquire: persistence,...
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The Six Biggest Mistakes I've Made As A Doula
Here are the six biggest mistakes I’ve made as a doula - in no particular order. We learn and grow from our mistakes - I know I am a ...
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3 Best Strategies for Reaching Out To Professionals
One of the best ways to get more clients is to reach out to professional members of your community. I always get my best referrals ...
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The MOST Important Doula Marketing Tips
We all want to have a full client load and make an amazing income. But how? Are you twiddling your thumbs waiting for the phone to ring...
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Three Reasons You Aren't Getting Clients (And How To Turn Your Business Around To Make Big Profits)
The doula industry is rapidly growing worldwide and there is greater demand than ever for doula support during pregnancy, birth and...
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The Secret To Creating Social Media Engagement
AKA - How To Get Anyone To Give a Hoot About What I'm Posting On Social Media For My Doula Business Recently I was scrolling through...
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What Should I Wear to Births?
Dear Doula, What should I wear to a birth? I want to look professional but also be comfortable. Are there any brands you like? I tried...
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The Secret to a Smooth Doula Business Startup
Guestpost By Darlene MacAuley of Inspired Birth Pro Over a decade ago, I stepped out of the hotel after my doula training workshop,...
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When Doulas Give Birth - And it's Not What they Wanted
Dear Doula, I'm a newer doula and had had three births before I had my daughter last year. I took a Hypnobirthing class and worked...
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Wondering About Fluid Levels
Dear Doula, I’ve been to 18 births and have had 3 clients get induced for low fluid levels. This seems like a lot. Why are low fluid...
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