GizmoKel
25-12-2007, 20:27
Hi,
I'm just after any information any of you can give me on becoming a doula? I am currently 32 weeks preg with my 2nd child and after she is born would love to start the training and become a doula.
Some questions I have are:
Who did you train with? I know of Childbirth International and Optimum Birth...who do you believe is best?
Can being a doula provide enough income to not need another job?
Do you find it easy to find clients?
Do you need to register as a business and get a ABN etc?
How much do you generally charge (once qualified) and what services do you provide?
And lastly I've read on another thread and also on some websites that a lot of doulas also have additional training like gentle birthing and massage etc etc...how do you get into these and did you do these after becoming a qualified doula or before?
Thankyou anyone who replies to this forum!
I am so excited about starting training etc but just need some more information before I start.
:)
I'm just after any information any of you can give me on becoming a doula? I am currently 32 weeks preg with my 2nd child and after she is born would love to start the training and become a doula.
Some questions I have are:
Who did you train with? I know of Childbirth International and Optimum Birth...who do you believe is best?
Can being a doula provide enough income to not need another job?
Do you find it easy to find clients?
Do you need to register as a business and get a ABN etc?
How much do you generally charge (once qualified) and what services do you provide?
And lastly I've read on another thread and also on some websites that a lot of doulas also have additional training like gentle birthing and massage etc etc...how do you get into these and did you do these after becoming a qualified doula or before?
Thankyou anyone who replies to this forum!
I am so excited about starting training etc but just need some more information before I start.
:)