The Doula Business Guide provides a detailed roadmap for creating a sustainable mother-baby support practice. It covers the nuts and bolts of small business essentials, explores the pros and cons of self-employment, and introduces diverse program models tailored to community, hospital, or nonprofit settings.
This manual offers practical advice on IRS compliance, professional boundaries, and risk management. Personal safety tips and self-defense strategies ensure doulas can serve families with confidence. Clear explanations help navigate legal and financial aspects of running or expanding a doula service.
Marketing fundamentals and grant writing techniques empower doulas to attract clients and secure funding for maternal-infant health initiatives. From online outreach to community partnerships, the guide equips readers with tools to grow their practice and strengthen support networks.
- Business formation and development
- Community, hospital, and nonprofit models
- IRS compliance and risk management
- Marketing basics and grant writing
- Client boundaries and personal safety
With 396 pages of actionable insights, this guide is ideal for both new and experienced doulas seeking to build or expand a meaningful and thriving maternal care service.
