Joining a Postpartum Doula Agency

If you’ve been hearing conflicting advice about what it’s really like to work with a postpartum doula agency, you’re not alone. Some doulas rave about it. Others warn you about it! The key is understanding your options, and all of the pros and cons, before you commit.

This 1-hour, prerecorded mini course is here to help you feel clear and knowledgeable before joining a postpartum doula agency. Whether you're brand new, or established in your career but looking for new options and more support, you'll get the information you need about this possible career choice — without the confusion and overwhelm.

Did you know some agencies charge a fee to the family, while others deduct from your pay? Still others pay you directly, but rates vary.

Or that some allow doulas to take private clients—and others don’t, depending on their business model?

Doula and agency owner, Kathryn Keener, has been supporting doulas and fine tuning her agency's operations for a decade. She solicits regular feedback from the doulas on her team to better understand their needs and experiences, and even coaches other agency owners. Having worked as both a doula and an agency owner, she is well versed in the benefits and disadvantages of each approach, and wants to help you make informed choices about what's best for your career and lifestyle!