July 2024 Newsletter
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August 4, 2024 |
HEY DOULA, ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A LULL?
… and no, we’re not talking about a lullaby! A lull is defined as a temporary lack of activity or a non-permanent drop in business activity.
lull noun
1 : a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
2 : a non-permanent drop in business activity.
Although this word may bring about a negative association, some lulls are intentional.
As doulas and business owners, we have the freedom to create intentional lulls in our schedules as long as we have the right systems in place ✈️🌴
Planning for vacations, family events, or personal time can help prevent doula burnout.
Even labor doulas with “unpredictable schedules” can plan ahead by choosing not to take clients during a specific period or by relying on their backup doula. Postpartum doulas can also block off their schedules to create an intentional lull.
We must take the same advice we give our clients when we tell them to prioritize themselves and their needs.
But it’s the unintentional lulls that have the power to make us feel stuck 👎
These unintentional lulls are dangerous. They can create a narrative in your mind that leads to self-doubt and self-depreciation.
If you are a doula experiencing an unintentional lull in your business, we encourage you to reach out to us! At ProDoula, we are here to support our members through the highs and the lows, just as ProDoula members do for their clients.
We have been in where you are and can provide you with support and resources as you navigate your doula business journey.
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING EVA OWEN TO THE PRODOULA HOME OFFICE!
You can think of Eva as a ProDoula bestie, a member liaison, and a friendly, compassionate voice on the other end of the phone. You might recognize Eva’s voice from the Doulas of the Roundtable podcast or from attending a ProDoula training with her! Reach out to Eva and give her a warm welcome! ProDoula Home Office 📞 (914)400-3494
ARE YOU CONFIDENT WHEN IT COMES TO SELLING POSTPARTUM DOULA SUPPORT?
Created by ProDoula CEO, Randy Patterson, this Doula Learning Channel module will prepare you with the tools and skills necessary to confidently describe your services, pricing and packages when selling postpartum doula support.
Enable your doula business to have consistent sales success by investing in this Doula Learning Channel module today!
Available for purchase and download via the Doula Learning Channel!
61 BIRTH WORKERS COMPLETED PRODOULA CERTIFICATION IN JUNE 2024!
Postpartum & Infant Care Doula: 29
Elite Postpartum & Infant Care Doula: 1
Labor Doula: 18
Elite Labor Doula: 2
Advanced Labor Doula: 5
Infant Feeding Educator: 1
Childbirth Educator: 4
Postpartum Placenta Specialist: 1
PRODOULAS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
This month we are highlighting the ways that ProDoula as an organization is making a difference in the doula community!
ProDoula is transforming the doula industry through the expansion of our training and development team! By growing and expanding, ProDoula is creating new opportunities for doulas and fostering leadership positions to strengthen our industry.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PRODOULA
“Elysia Douglas (pictured left) was awesome! She fostered a safe space for those to openly share and allowed for questions that transformed into great discussions”.
– Anonymous
June 13, 2024 – P&ICD, Johnson City, TN
WHAT WE ARE WATCHING
WHAT WE ARE LISTENING TO
Doulas of the Roundtable Podcast Episode 138 : Working With Independent Contractors
Navigating doula agency ownership and working with independent contractors comes with it’s own unique set of challenges. Everything you have worked so hard for including your business’s reputation relies on how your ICs do their job.
We often hear that agency owners feel compelled to micromanage or control their independent contractors to ensure their work is meeting the agency standards.
Join Eva and Angela as they explore the intricacies of utilizing contractors for agency work.
