Dec 21, 2022
Once again, we have come to the end of another fantastic season. We are honored to share yet another year with you, talking about the work we love. We can feel the love and passion that you have for the topics that we talk about. Your feedback and the number of listeners we have show us every day how much you value...
Nov 30, 2022
Few birth workers enter the profession thinking that they are starting a business. However, many soon realize that understanding business means finding business resources tailored specifically to our unique work. A wise person once said, "Do not take advice from someone who isn't where you want to be in your business."...
Nov 22, 2022
In the doula community, there is often a line of demarcation between "new" doulas and "seasoned doulas." Yet no clear line exists that determines when one is no longer considered new. So the question is, when does one become an experienced doula, and how is that experience defined?
Could it be that a well-rounded doula...
Nov 11, 2022
One of the most common questions amongst labor doulas surrounds due dates.
Should I take two clients due on the same date? What is the optimal spacing between clients? Is it better to take clients due further apart or closer together?
The truth is, there's no straightforward answer to these common questions. Experience...
Oct 27, 2022
Becoming a doula means that you are starting a business. Many doulas overlook this first step. Or this information is not a big part of their doula training.
Understanding the ins and outs of starting a business is important. Creating a legal business structure, setting up business accounts for banking, taking...