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Category Archives: TIPS FOR DOULAS
Vacations | Tips for Doulas
We’re currently on a much needed family vacation, and I’m enjoying some focused time with my little ones and my husband. Last year I attempted to schedule a family vacation on three different occasions and within 48 hours each time … Continue reading
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Pinterest vs. Facebook | Tips for Doulas
I’ve written before about why I think a blog is an important part of your page, vs. having a static page (which is essentially a business card online – good for reference but not something people will come back to … Continue reading
Why You Need to Be Friends with Your Competition – Birth Networking | Tips for Doulas
It feels strange to me to even use the word “competition” in this post, because there’s no doula that I think of as my competition – though technically we are. But I think of these women as my mentors, my … Continue reading
The Business of Doula Work | Tips for Doulas
I’ve talked with other birth professionals and pondered on the business aspect of this wonderful birth work. Most of us get into this field for emotional reasons – we are passionate about birth, we’re activists, we love the families we … Continue reading
Doulas & Sleep | Tips for Doulas
One of the most important aspects of doula care is that parents receive continuous labor support – unlike the shift changes that doctors and nurses and some midwives have, the doula is a constant presence for parents. Having established a … Continue reading
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Spreading the Word About Doulas – Community Outreach | Tips for Doulas
A recent question on my Facebook Page asked me about getting the word out in a community about what a doula is. Slightly different from finding clients, community outreach is an even more fundamental level of helping parents know what … Continue reading
Website 101 & Posting Your Fee | Tips for Doulas
Go to your website and pretend you don’t know you – or better yet have a friend in another part of the country check out your website. Ask yourself the following: * Who is this? You wouldn’t believe how many … Continue reading
Want to Be a Doula? Tips for Doulas Compilation Post!
You can read my entire section on Tips for Doulas here. Some of my most popular posts for doulas getting started, well experienced doulas, or anyone wanting to make their business even better: Getting started – certification options and more. … Continue reading
Dressing for Client Meetings | Tips for Doulas
Here is my post about what to wear to a birth. After some recent discussions with other doulas I wanted to share another clothing post – what should we wear to client consultations, prenatal visits, and postpartum visits? This is … Continue reading
Random Tips for Doulas
* Invest in some GOOD shoes. They aren’t cute but I tried on a bunch at the store until I found ones that felt super well supported and comfy. I can feel a HUGE difference at the long births between … Continue reading