The Pricing Mistake that's Driving Doulas Out of Business

If You're Charging $600 for a Birth, We Need to Talk In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest mistakes I see doulas making: setting rates without considering the real costs of running a business. From liability insurance and continuing education to website costs, self-care, and recovery after births, your pricing needs to cover far more than the hours you're physically attending a birth. If you've ever felt guilty charging your full fee for a short birth, struggled to invest in your business, or wondered whether it's time to raise your rates, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: What "cost of doing business" actually means The hidden expenses every doula should be budgeting for Why your rates should include recovery time after births The difference between business expenses and business investments <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; backg