Guides
Running a doula practice
The business half of birth work: the tools, paperwork, and money side, written by people who do the work.
Free doula contract template (birth and postpartum)
A free doula service agreement you can copy or download, with a postpartum addendum and a clause-by-clause guide to what to include and why.
October 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Free doula intake form template (birth and postpartum)
A free doula client intake form you can copy or download, with a postpartum section, plus what to ask, what to leave out, and when to send it.
October 3, 2026 · 6 min read
How to set up doula payment plans: deposits, installments, and failed payments
How doulas structure deposits and installment plans, example schedules for birth and postpartum packages, and how to handle failed payments.
October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
HoneyBook vs. Cradled for doulas: an honest comparison
HoneyBook and Cradled compared for doula practices: pricing, payment fees, scheduling, contracts, client experience, and doula-specific tools.
October 3, 2026 · 8 min read
The best doula business tools in 2026: an honest comparison
What doulas actually use to manage clients, contracts, scheduling, and invoicing, compared on price, payment fees, and doula-specific features.
October 2, 2026 · 10 min read