Here's the truth about birthwork...
Most doulas burn out within 2-3 years. They overbook, undercharge, and don’t understand how to practice positively within a hospital system that doesn’t always value the work we do. Those of us who are lucky enough to have successful careers in a wildly unpredictable industry had to figure this out on our own.
But guess what?
You don't have to do it alone!
Gemma and Betty are two seasoned doulas who have more than 15 years of shared experience. Prior to building this thriving partnership, Gemma and Betty each ran robust solo doula practices and eventually joined forces to create Pivot Point Birth Co.
Between the two of us, you get 100’s of births and so many years of collective knowledge. It took us a ton of work to fine-tune our practice into a balanced, sustainable business. We had all the heart, like every doula does, but the structure had to unfold slowly over time.
Honestly, it doesn’t have to be this hard.
Our hope is that this class will put you on the fast track. Take our years of wisdom, our prenatal and postpartum support structure, our systems and best practices, and make them all your own. Our goal is to hand you this information all in one day, so you don’t have to re-invent the wheel.
In this class we’re going to show you how to build a sustainable, profitable, and fulfilling doula practice that is fully in line with your passions, goals, and values. Ya, gotta have both if you want to have a long lasting career in this crazy business.
Are you asking yourself...
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How do I take this excitement and turn it into a sustainable career that’s both emotionally and financially fulfilling?
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How do I learn the nuance of supporting a client through this massive transformation while positively and confidently partnering with their hospital care team?
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How do I set up my prenatal education and support package so that by the time labor starts, my clients feel like they might not need me as much as they thought they would?
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How do I craft my doula package to fit within the insurance billing structure?
We've got you covered!
Together, we have supported hundreds of families, but the work doesn't feel complete without also supporting the next generation of doulas. We feel it's vital to the health of our local birth community that seasoned doulas hand down their systems and strategies so the next generation can thrive. In fact, we don't just want you to thrive. We want you to elevate birth work. That's truly how we impact birth for all families.
And by the way, we’ve cracked the code on how to thrive in the hospital ecosystem while ensuring our clients feel heard, supported, and safe there.
Understanding how to navigate the hospital is critical in the era of insurance-funded birth work.
This class is for you if:
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You're passionate about supporting families.
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You've completed your doula training, but now you're nervous about jumping into the work.
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You're craving 1:1 attention and guidance.
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You're struggling to fill your calendar.
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You aren't sure how to positively interact with hospital staff.
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Figuring out how to give the best care within the insurance model framework feels daunting.
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You don't know what to do when the birth plan goes sideways.
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You're nervous about living an on-call life. What does that even mean?!
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You want a sustainable, successful career in birthwork.
What's included?
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We need to first understand your WHY. Why are you doing this work and who exactly are YOU in this space? We’ll help you find your voice so you can understand which clients are the right ones for you.
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Interviews! You absolutely must master the art of interviewing. This honestly might be just as important as mastering the art of a double hip squeeze!
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Setting boundaries and expectations with clients.
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Work Smarter: Prenatal Content With a Purpose, and yes, we give you our agendas.
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Partners & Hospital Staff. PLEASE be a team player! Many of us work in silo but the secret sauce is in the team approach.
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How to offer birth support that doesn’t drain you. How do you manage an induction or clients who are extra nervous? And the biggy, when do you arrive? Let’s get real good at sussing that out.
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What does it mean to be “on-call” and how do you structure your life to leave in a moment's notice?
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Postpartum visits that maximize value and how to structure check-ins to increase profits and maximize insurance benefits.
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So many systems and best practices for the day to day work load that none of us find “fun.” Having solid systems in place makes this a whole lot easier.
IN just one day, you really can learn all that you need to know about building a business that is in full alignment with the Doula you want to be.
Are you ready?
It's time to jump in with both feet and make this dream a career!
We can't wait to see where you go!
