The Doula's Guide to Sustainable Self-Care
An On-Demand Video Series to Help You Achieve
Physical, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being
Are you a doula struggling to avoid burnout?
Do you want to run a doula business that supports your emotional, physical, and financial well-being?
Are there areas in your practice that could benefit from some extra care and attention?
You're not alone!
Burnout is real—but it doesn’t have to be your reality. You deserve to feel fulfilled and energized in this meaningful work. With the right self-care practices, you can thrive in your role, caring for yourself physically, emotionally, and financially. This 4-part video series is your roadmap to sustaining a healthy, successful doula practice.
Transform Burnout into Balance With This Essential Self Care Guide
This series is a one-of-a-kind combination of practical guidance, philosophical insights, and almost three decades of doula, mentorship, and healing arts experience. It’s the culmination of lessons learned about what it truly takes to care for yourself as a doula—lessons that I wish I had when I started out. Over time, I discovered the keys to balancing my well-being with my work, and now I’m sharing them with you.
Whether you're new to the world of doula work or an experienced doula looking to reignite your practice, this guide will provide essential self-care tools that enhance your business and personal well-being.
What You’ll Learn in This 4-Part Series:
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Learn how to vet and attract your ideal clients.
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Set rates that reflect your value and know how much to charge.
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Manage your client load by deciding how many clients to take on.
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Value your time and learn how to structure your practice in a way that supports your well-being.
Lesson One:
The Business of Self-Care
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Nutritional practices to ensure optimal well-being and sustained energy.
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Smart body mechanics to prevent strain during births and maintain physical health.
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Post-birth recovery routines that ensure you're ready for your next client.
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Strategies for navigating sleep disruption and managing a sustainable schedule.
Lesson Two:
Physical Self-Care
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Build your emotional village to avoid isolation and burnout.
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Explore emotional self-care practices that foster resilience and fulfillment.
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Discover self-havening techniques for stress reduction—perfect for those overwhelming moments during births.
Lesson Three:
Emotional Self-Care
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Tips for finding and reaching new clients.
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Master the art of client interviews and conducting meaningful prenatal visits.
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Learn how to make postpartum visits impactful and navigate resistance during labor.
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Explore what authentic self-promotion looks like for a sustainable practice.
Lesson Four:
Guidance in Practice
Why This Guide is for You
This isn’t just another doula training—it's a complement to your current practice that fills in the gaps where traditional doula education often falls short. Whether you're just starting out or have been working for years, you’ll gain invaluable insights into how to care for yourself while growing your business.
For seasoned doulas, these lessons offer fresh perspectives on emotional and physical self-care that you may have overlooked.
Bonus Resources Included Free with Your Purchase
Along with your 4-part video series, you’ll receive these additional resources to help support your self-care and business growth:
A complimentary copy of Comforting Touch for Birth: A Guide for Doulas & Expectant Parents
Key acupressure points for birth to enhance your client care
Client handouts like "When to Call" and "What to Pack"
Website and social media tips to help grow your presence
Plus, more holistic resources designed to support your doula journey!
Looking for More Ways to Enhance Your Doula Practice?
In addition to mastering self-care, you can also elevate the support you offer to clients with The Comforting Touch Client Toolkit. This comprehensive resource library empowers expectant parents and partners with hands-on techniques for managing labor discomfort.
By adding this offering to your practice, you’ll not only deepen your clients’ experience but also streamline your workload and increase your revenue potential. For just $299, this is a simple way to complement your doula training without spending an arm and a leg.
Hi! I'm Yiska Obadia.
I've been a bodyworker for nearly 30 years. After attending my first birth in 2001, I became a doula and eventually created Comforting Touch classes for doulas and expectant parents after realizing how much I could offer from my collective experiences working with thousands of pregnant, postpartum and birth doula clients over the years. Making touch more accessible, comfortable, sustainable, and supportive has become one of my life's greatest passions; offering doulas, midwives, birth educators, pregnant people and their perinatal counterparts the insights and skills they need to share Comforting Touch with confidence.
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