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 from acupuncturists, chiropractors, doulas, massage therapists, yoga…

The doula industry is rapidly growing worldwide and there is greater demand than ever for doula support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This is wonderful for two reasons. It means that…

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 Facebook when a post caught my eye from a fellow doula colleague’s…

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 stronger business owner, person and doula because I learned soooo…

If you are just starting up your doula practice or stuck in a rut getting clients, here are three habits you should acquire: persistence, creativity and patience. Let’s talk about why these three…

This may surprise you, but marketing your business can be one of the highlights of your doula career. It may seem daunting and frustrating if you are getting started or if you are in a lull in your…

The act of being a doula is radical. Our very presence within the hospital system disrupts the ways in which the assembly-line like medical system works - especially for something like birth, which…

Guestpost By Darlene MacAuley of Inspired Birth Pro Over a decade ago, I stepped out of the hotel after my doula training workshop, excited about the opportunity to serve and do birth work. The…

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 situation way too often. One time, I was at a birth and it was about…

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a teacher, Birth Doula, Sexological Bodyworker and author. Her latest book, The Fourth Trimester is "a holistic guide that offers practical advice to support women through…

In this interview, I chat with Cristen Pascucci about obsetric violence, consent, horizontal/vertical violence in the birth world and much more. Cristen is the founder of Birth Monopoly , U.S…

We don't talk or learn nearly enough about pelvic floor health - as women or doulas. As birth professionals, we are usually uneducated on how vital pelvic floor education is for our clients. In this…

Ellie is a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Austin, Texas. In this conversation we discuss the benefits of nitrous oxide, how Ellie worked with a doula to save a client from an unethical doctor pushing an…

My first introduction to Dr Britta Bushnell was one of her quotes I stumbled on as I was scrolling through Facebook. I read it once, and then again...and then again. All I could think was “Wow!” As…

Note: Money stuff is so difficult to navigate, particularly as women in a profession that is largely based on nurturing others - which historically women have done in the context of tribal living. I…

In this conversation, Liz and Amanda riff on how to network like a pro, how to find your soulmate doula colleagues and best practices when searching for a doula mentor.

This week we had the honor to interview the incredible  Rachel Yellin . Rachel is a hypnotherapist, childbirth educator, former doula and creatrix of "Yes to Birth" childbirth education classes. She…

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 think it is SO important for doulas to have an email list. Let me…

Some of the most precious and beautiful moments you will have as a doula will be during your pre-birth meetings. This is where you lay the foundation of trust and connection between you and your…

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 new doula, this is what was in my doula bag based on my doula…

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 booked for months out with ideal clients) and found that they…

One of the biggest reasons for burnout as a birth doula is being on call. If only women could have babies 9-5 Monday - Friday! But alas, babies come when they want and often in the middle of the night…

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 or your inbox to fill up? Do you spend your days longing to be…

When I first became a doula, I was awful at self care. I was so excited to get clients and go to births, that I put my health at the bottom of the list - and I suffered terribly. I got sick all the…