Thursday, March 27, 2014

Doulas charge what you're worth!

A doula can vary in cost. They usually range anywheres from $400-$600. That can sound like a lot to someone who has never had a doula before. But quite honestly when you begin to break down everything a doula offers you often times find they can be easily under-paid. Doulas everywhere are not doing their jobs for the money. If you are a doula you have to love women and love birth. It's out of their love that makes them who they are as a doula.


When you begin to consider what we pay for other services, paying for a doula and her time seems quite inexpensive. For example, a one hour massage usually ranges from $55-$85. A cut and color 1.5 hour service can range from $90-$150. A cleaning service for your home usually charges $35-$50/hour. All serviced occupations charge by the hour, but a doula does not. Why? Because every woman, labor and birth is unique and requires different time and energy spent. We charge according to the job, not by the hour, because often times we WILL give more than what is required

I am honored to be a doula, not because  of the job duties, but because of the people I get to serve. This is why we do what we do. 

So when considering your financial options I think it's helpful to know what you are really getting when you hire a doula. For more info on what a doula offers visit What is a Doula page. Also see services and fees for more info. 


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