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Practical tips for birth workers old and new — getting clients, pricing your packages, contracts, and building a business that lasts.

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doula business19 August 20266 min read

On-call planning for doulas: can you take another booking?

Look beyond due dates before accepting another client. A worked overlap example and four practical checks cover backup, contact, travel and recovery.

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doula business18 August 20266 min read

Starting a doula business in the UK: before your first booking

Connect your service, costs, contracts, insurance and client records before you launch. UK startup guidance, including a dated Making Tax Digital check.

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doula business20 August 20266 min read

From enquiry to postnatal follow-up: a manageable doula workflow

Keep track of what you have promised, who is responsible and what happens next. A practical workflow for enquiries, bookings, ongoing support and follow-up.

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doula business18 August 20266 min read

A clear payment process for your doula practice

Clear prices, accurate invoices and respectful reminders can make payments easier to manage. Includes UK cancellation guidance and wording you can adapt.

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how-to-get-your-first-doula-clients16 August 20266 min read

How to get your first doula clients without being everywhere

A practical first-month plan for new UK doulas: clarify your offer, build local connections, handle enquiries and ask for reviews without buying praise.

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client notes15 August 20266 min read

Client notes for UK doulas: what to record, share and retain

Keep useful client records without collecting a whole life story. A UK guide to note-taking, privacy, backup handovers, access requests and retention.

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doula marketing13 August 20266 min read

What your doula website needs before you send families to it

Help families understand your support, costs and availability. A practical guide to a clear public page, an accessible enquiry route and honest information.

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