The guide library
Clear answers for the questions you have now, and the ones you might ask next.
What does a doula actually do?
A plain-language look at doula support before, during and after birth.
The different types of doulas
Understand birth, postpartum and other doula roles you may hear about.
Birth doula or postpartum doula?
Compare support during labor with practical help in the weeks after birth.
Doula vs. midwife: different roles
Understand the distinction between non-medical support and medical care.
What does the research say?
A careful reading of ACOG and Cochrane findings on continuous labor support.
How much does a doula cost?
Understand fees, what to ask, and how to check insurance or Medicaid coverage.
How to choose a doula
Practical interview questions for finding support that feels right for your family.
Thinking about becoming a doula?
Explore training, the realities of support work, and the practicalities of a doula practice.
Pricing your doula practice
How to think about packages, on-call months, travel, and what is included, without invented price numbers.
Doula contracts basics
What a clear service agreement usually covers, with a not-legal-advice disclaimer.
On-call life and boundaries
Backup partners, coverage planning and burnout prevention for birth doulas.
Client intake and communication
Intake questions, preferences documents and a calm communication cadence.
Growing from solo practice to an agency
When adding partners makes sense, shared coverage and shared clients (general practice guidance only).