For Doulas

Who We Are

Doulahood connects doulas with clients, and clients with doulas during the perinatal time. We work in a team environment to provide the best care to families - from easy access to back up doulas to working side by side other doulas to meet client support needs to peer to peer support to mentorship opportunities.

Doulahood is born out of the intention of building sustainable doula partnerships that include mentorship, professional growth, a living wage, continuity of care for new families during the postpartum time of life, and expanding doula access. We’re committed to serving all those wanting and needing doula support. Doulahood contributes 10% of our profits to socially and racially justice-aligned organizations both locally and globally such as Sisterweb, an SF based community doula program. (Learn more about SisterWeb here https://www.sisterweb.org/) and SisterSong, an organization whose mission is to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. (Learn more about SisterSong here https://www.sistersong.net/mission)

Who We’re Looking for

commitment to working in the field long term
interest in growing with Doulahood
creating strong community and relationships between doulas
open to respectful feedback and guidance from other doulas
passion for doula work/supporting families
interest in participation not just getting work
commitment to self-care
commitment to sustainable wages
commitment to quality doula care
interested in creating a new paradigm

Benefits for Doulahood Doulas

website presence - save time and energy not having to promote yourself
monthly office hours to connect with other doulas and receive mentoring support
utilize contracts, client billing services and other tools to minimize time spent doing admin work
flexibility to set and change your own rate
continue to take work outside DH if you choose
team of doula peers to collaborate with and gain support
quarterly doula social events
receive referral bonus for bringing in clients

Financial Commitment

Initial fee to join: $150, no annual fee to continue membership

fee reduced for doulas of diverse backgrounds and identities (socio-economic status, race, culture, ability, LGBTIQ, religion, gender), please contact us for info

Booking fee: 10% of contract amount, 8% for doulas of diverse backgrounds and identities

All client payments go through Doulahood. Clients are charged for administrative fee at time of booking. Doulas are paid as independent contractors and will be given a 1099-MISC at the end of the year.

Mentorship Opportunities!

Casual Mentorship

Quick questions and check ins via email of phone that require less than 30 mins of time are included in your Doulahood membership. We encourage you to reach out anytime!

Formal Mentorship

Mentor sessions can be used to ask questions, process any experience with clients, deepen knowledge of postpartum topics, discuss starting a new business etc.
$50 for 30 mins, $25 for each additional 30 mins.

Interested? We are excited to hear from you! Please email us at doulahoodsf@gmail.com