ProDoula Newsletter January 2025

Posted on: January 22, 2025 |


✨ NEW YEAR, NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR BIRTH WORKERS✨


Busy doula agencies around the world are seeking new team members! At the same time independent birth professionals are looking to connect with agencies for sustainable work.

If you’re a doula agency owner looking to expand your team or an independent birth professional looking for sustainable opportunities, ProDoula’s Doula Agency Directory is here for you!

✔️ Add your agency to the Doula Agency Directory and connect with passionate doulas
✔️ Use the search feature to find doula agencies near you and start building relationships


WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DOULA BUSINESS!


Your feedback helps us stay connected and gives us the insight we need to better support you!

By sharing your experiences, you unlock one of the major perks of being a ProDoula member, personalized support tailored to you and your needs.

We invite you to complete the survey by clicking the link below!


NEW ON THE DOULA LEARNING CHANNEL!


This course helps doulas understand postpartum anxiety and how it presents itself in the lives of new parents.

Through meaningful discussions and real-life examples, you’ll gain the knowledge to recognize symptoms and provide thoughtful, compassionate support to clients experiencing postpartum anxiety.

Created by educator, Kelly Rutan, this course is now available on the Doula Learning Channel!


836 BIRTH WORKERS COMPLETED
PRODOULA CERTIFICATION IN 2024!



PRODOULAS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!


By being featured on Jenna Kutcher’s ‘Goal Digger’ podcast, Emily Gardner Peterson is amplifying the impact of doulas and their role in supporting families!

Emily’s insight highlights the value of doula work, inspiring others and making a meaningful difference in how this profession is viewed and appreciated.

If you’re looking to build a business that works for you and your family, we invite you to check out this episode!


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PRODOULA


“Thank you very much ProDoula, and Miss Kelly Rutan for this amazing learning opportunity, now I feel confident to teach my Hispanic colleagues and clients about feeding an infant and much more. Our community needs a lot of education and we are trying to support them with the information we never had. My husband and I are committed to supporting our Hispanic child care provider and domestic workers; we truly appreciate your support.” – Rosi García

Infant Feeding Educator Training – 11/5/2024 – California


HEY DOULA! THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO LEVEL UP!


What is stopping you from strengthening your skills and becoming certified in an advanced modality? Having these additional certifications adds to your legitimacy and credibility, leaving potential clients feeling confident that you are an expert in your field.


WHAT WE ARE WATCHING



WHAT WE ARE LISTENING TO


Doulas of the Roundtable Podcast
Episode 150: Doula Business Myths

Do you need to be a successful solo doula before starting an agency? Does certification even matter? Can AI really capture your authentic business voice?

In this episode, Eva and Angela sit down with ProDoula CEO Randy Patterson, to tackle some of the biggest misconceptions in the doula world, like:

❌ You can’t make money as a doula
❌ You can’t be a doula if you haven’t had children
❌ Independent doulas can’t compete with agencies
❌ Certification doesn’t matter

If you’re building your path in the doula business world, this is the conversation you need to hear. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a confidence boost to take your business to the next level!