Looking for support in your doula work and/or business? I’m here to help.
Doula work can feel lonely and isolating because we often work as a solo practice and without co-workers. Even if we are part of a group of doulas or have backup doulas we rely on, there are few opportunities to share stories, compare notes, and debrief with other doulas unless we create them. Since doula work is unregulated (and I like it that way) the infrastructure doesn’t exist to support doulas beyond the initial training. Often new doulas are starting from scratch when it comes to building a business, figuring out how to manage on-call life, navigating the challenges of today’s healthcare system, and learning to trust themselves as a capable and valuable support person.
I’ve been a full spectrum doula for nine years, which in the doula world is kinda long since most doulas change course before three years. Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to work with new and newer doulas in an advisory role and I really, really love it. Doulaing the doula! My intention with providing advisory services to doulas is to offer personalized information and tips specific to the scenario you’re working with, build confidence, create space for processing and normalizing experiences, and answer your questions.
You may not have a clear sense of your identity as a doula yet and that’s okay. For me, the values that I hold in my everyday life are very much present in my doula work. I think it’s important to find a doula community that aligns with the kind of support you offer and the values that are important to you. Here are some things that are important to me:
Inclusivity
Reproductive and racial justice
Supporting the full spectrum of pregnancy outcomes
Patient rights and how to advocate
Valuing the uniqueness of each client’s experience and preferences
What I offer as a doula mentor:
Support for birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and abortion doulas
1:1 video calls, phone calls, and text communication
Content/document sharing such as contracts and client handouts
Mentorship Options
>Hourly video or phone calls: $35-$50 per hour, sliding scale pay what you can
>Birth support package: 20% of your doula fee (i.e. if you charge $1,000 then my rate is $200). $150 minimum.
Includes 1 hour call during the prenatal period to discuss anything from prenatal meeting preparation, client relationship, planning for the birth, or special circumstances;
On-call and available for the entire labor and birth via phone calls and texting. Ask me all the questions, provide me with updates and we can talk about options, comfort measures, positions, etc. I’ll be your informational and emotional support person.
1 hour post birth call to debrief
“With Carling’s help I have been able navigate so many new scenarios with confidence and assuredness. Having Carling as a trusted guide to reach out to when I was doubtful, nervous, feeling out of my element, was so pivotal for me. Working with Carling has helped set me up so I can be the absolute best I could be while navigating new and challenging experiences. She is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, and always puts me at ease and armed me with the best information for my particular scenarios. If you are considering birth work but are nervous to start by yourself, having Carling in your back pocket will help tremendously in launching into this exciting and exhilarating career with confidence.” -Ali
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