Birth Doula Mentorship
Mentorship for Aspiring & New Doulas
Throughout my professional career, I’ve mentored healthcare professionals across many sectors of healthcare, supported families through deeply vulnerable moments & most recently, built my own birth doula practice from the ground up.
After doula training, I remember thinking, what made me believe I could run a whole business? Whatever confidence I had during doula training started to disappear. Turns out I wasn’t the only one. So many new doulas felt something was missing after they left training. We’d talk about finding mentors, but it wasn’t always within reach. In other fields I’ve worked, mentorship was an automatic, that simple component has always a game changer for me.
Over the past three years I’ve had the honor of working alongside some of the wisest birthworkers I’ve met. They were the ones that took the time to help me fill in the gaps. With that in mind, I am creating a space for new & aspiring doulas to ask questions, build strong foundations, & grow without burning out. Early support is what doulas need to stay rooted in this work & build a life that nourishes them, too.
Whether you're newly certified or thinking of getting started as a birth doula, this mentorship is designed to help you build a sustainable, confident & community-rooted doula practice. You're stepping into a heart-led career & deserve to be warmly welcomed & valued. You bring your passion & vision. I’ll bring honest feedback, practical steps & reliable support.
Two aspects that new doulas worry about when starting out:
Launching their business. I will guide you across that bridge.
Needing a backup doula to start working. For doulas that are supporting births in NYC, I will be your back-up doula during the three months we work together.
The workflow for this mentorship mirrors the one potential clients & clients experience when they connect with me. You’ll step into the shoes of a client, seeing things from a consumer’s perspective. Later, when you create your own workflows, you’ll have that vantage point to help guide you.
No two doulas need to follow the same exact path. What we cover will depend on your goals, experience & where you are in your journey. Below are examples of areas we can focus on, your mentorship will be built around what’s most relevant & useful to you.
Thinking this might be for you? Join the interest list now & I’ll be in touch in November.
Here are some topics we might explore together:
Foundations of Your Doula Business
Registering your business (including EIN setup)
Creating a workflow that supports you & your clients
Website feedback & guidance on next steps
Establish intake forms & content you create for your clients
Finding Your Niche + Client Focus
Identify who you're most passionate about serving & shape your offerings to meet their needs
Gain tools to offer culturally responsive care, with awareness of the health disparities clients may face & how chronic conditions may influence their perinatal journey
Building From Doula Training
Revisit key concepts about birth support in a new way
Practice how to hold space in ways that reflect your values & meet your clients' needs
Explore why doulas do what they do (bodywork, breathwork & other modalities)
Supporting surgical birth, labor progress & understand hospital policies
Learning to advocate as a member of your client’s care team
Get more familiar with hospital, birth center & home births
Work/Life Balance
Setting up your packages, pricing, boundaries & self-care
Explore ways to diversify your income by drawing on your unique skills & past experiences
Pouring from an empty cup will not be part of your business model
Financial Foundations
Guidance on services & pricing based on your past experiences, creating payment plans & accepting payment
Support in identifying small business grants & financial assistance
Insurance enrollment guidance based on your state
On-Call Support
If one of your clients gives birth during our time together, I’ll be on-call with you starting at 37 weeks, at no extra cost. You’ll have access to real-time support via text or phone for questions, guidance before & during birth & post-birth debrief to reflect & learn.
Continued Guidance
Text, phone or virtual support for one year after contract signing. True connections are not meant to be broken, after three months we’re technically family. Please invite me to the cookout.
Starting from scratch
I’ll help you build your business so your voice, values & vision align with the clients you serve. Developing your materials from scratch is part of your continued education & commitment to your clients.
There’s a lot we can talk about! Evening & weekend meetings are available.
*This mentorship is deeply personal, fully customizable & offered at a low rate thanks to grant funding. Spots at this rate are limited.
If you’re interested in signing up, fill out the interest form by joining the wait list. You’ll be added to the list for the November 2025 launch. I’ll be in touch in November to schedule your free consultation.
Mentorship Options & Pricing
Aspiring Doula Mentorship – $250
For future doulas who are still training, exploring, or preparing to step into this work.
Free virtual consultation
3 virtual sessions over 6 weeks
Support navigating doula training programs, certification options, and early steps
Help identifying your future niche & target audience
Guidance on initial steps (EIN setup, workflow planning, etc.)
Support in creating a realistic timeline to begin your work
Help establishing a price range
Foundational Doula Mentorship - $500
For doulas actively supporting clients or ready to build their business.
Free virtual consultation
Customized support for 3 months
One virtual session dedicated to a deeper dive into pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care & feeding.
Biweekly Zoom calls (6 total)
Unlimited email, text & phone support
If your client goes into labor during our time together, I’ll be on-call with you for phone & text support at no extra cost.
Virtual for doulas that reside outside of New York City.
For doulas that are supporting birth in NYC:
Hybrid option is available (2 in-person meetings in Staten Island)
I’ll be your backup doula for 3 months :)
in-person Birth Shadowing - $425
*Available for New York City based doulas only
For new NYC based doulas, in-person birth support is available. I’ll join you for your first (or next) birth as your doula shadow. This includes:
Free consultation
Unlimited text, email, phone support
On-call availability starting at 37 weeks
In-person support during labor, offering guidance & reassurance as you support your client
A post-birth debrief to reflect, learn & apply insights to your practice
*This can be added to a mentorship package or booked as a standalone experience.