So You Want to Be a Doula

Learn the exact steps to take to become a doula, without making expensive or time-wasting mistakes. In this indispensable guide for anyone who is thinking of becoming a doula, you'll answer questions like: Will being a doula fit into my lifestyle? Which doula training should I choose? Can I make enough money to support myself as a doula? Part 1: Figure out what kind of doula role is best suited for you. There are over 26 different doula roles to choose from. Use the Doula-bility Calculator to discover which doula role(s) will be a perfect match for your interests, skills, and lifestyle.Learn the requirements of each doula role. Understand the who/what/where/when/what/how of each doula role Prepare for the emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of your doula role And, if other roles interest you, you'll know how to add to or pivot your doula career in the future. Part 2: Find the best training for you. Don't take the first training that pops up on your internet search. Instead, use the Find-a-Training Tool to identify your top three training options and choose a doula training you'll actually learn from and complete.Determine how you learn best to set yourself up for success Learn how to assess the features of a training program Know what to look for to make sure a training is comprehensive And if you can't find a training to your liking, you'll learn about alternatives to taking a doula training course. Part 3: Start getting clients and launch your career. Find out how to determine market demand and income potential, and how to launch a successful doula career.Learn how to start and build your doula business Know how to find clients and interview with them to get hired Learn about the systems (marketing, financial, self-care, and more) that will make your business hum Avoid these common mistakes other aspiring doulas have made: Deciding on a doula role without knowing what it entails. Spending $1,000+ on a doula training that doesn't meet your needs. Getting trained but then stopped in your tracks because you don't know how to start a business. Carrie Kenner is a renowned birth doula and doula trainer. She has trained over 2,500 doulas nationally and internationally, and helped hundreds of doulas launch successful careers and serve thousands of individuals and families. Carrie knows how beneficial doulas are for any of life's challenging situations, and recognizes that doulas are the key to transforming the future of care. Learn from one of the most experienced, respected, and beloved doula trainers around. So You Want to Be as Doula will get you started on changing the world...and your own life.