Introduction to the Doula and NCS Business


English

Build your practice with a clearer path.

Move through the material like a working reference library instead of a buried module list. Start with the overview, jump to the lesson you need, and come back whenever a client or business question gets specific.

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You’ll have access to more than 20 professionally written articles that break down all the key aspects of launching and growing your practice as a doula or Newborn Care Specialist (NCS). Topics range from how to legally set up your business, to how to set your rates, attract clients, and work with high-net-worth families. Once you finish, please let us know and we’ll send you over 15 downloadable templates and tools to help you manage contracts, invoices, client intake forms, certifications, and more.

Course curriculum

Section

Understanding Your Path

2 lessons

  1. Doula vs. Newborn Care Specialist: Which Path is Right for You?Free preview
  2. What to Expect as a First-Time Doula or NCS

Section

Training & Certification

3 lessons

  1. Training & Certification Programs for Doulas & NCSs
  2. Continuing Education for Doulas & NCSs
  3. Should You Specialize? Choosing a Niche as a Doula or NCS

Section

Defining Your Services

3 lessons

  1. What Services Should You Offer as a Doula or NCS?Free preview
  2. Day (or Night!) in the Life of a Doula vs. Newborn Care Specialist
  3. How to Work with High-Net-Worth Clients as a Doula or NCS

Section

Business Setup & Legal Essentials

3 lessons

  1. How to Legally Set Up Your Birth Work or NCS Business
  2. Doula & NCS Business Plan Template: Step-by-Step Guide
  3. How to Use Contracts & Invoices in Your Birth Work Business

Section

Pricing & Client Contracts

3 lessons

  1. How to Set Your Rates as a Doula or NCS
  2. Doula & NCS Contracts: What to Include to Protect Yourself
  3. How to Write a Birth Plan (And Help Clients Create Theirs)

Section

Marketing & Branding

3 lessons

  1. How to Market Yourself as a Birth Worker or NCS
  2. How to Build a Doula or NCS Website That Attracts Clients
  3. Social Media Content Ideas for Doulas & NCSs

Section

Finding Clients & Networking

3 lessons

  1. How to Get Your First Clients as a Doula or NCS
  2. The Best Client Management Tools for Doulas & NCSs
  3. How to Stand Out in a Competitive Birth Work Market

Section

Growth & Work-Life Balance

4 lessons

  1. Self-Care & Burnout Prevention
  2. How to Scale Your Birth Work or NCS Business
  3. The Biggest Challenges New Doulas & NCSs Face
  4. How to Set Boundaries with Clients While Providing Exceptional Care