Continuing Education Courses (CEUs) for Birth Professionals & Others

Many birth & postpartum doulas complete their training feeling prepared to support families—but not always prepared to build a practice that supports themselves.

This live online workshop is designed to bridge the gap between doula training and real-world business development for birth and postpartum doulas. You’ll receive practical guidance on marketing, pricing, contracts, business structure, client communication, and creating systems that support both your clients and your own well-being.

Whether you’re launching your practice as a birth or postpartum doula, or looking to strengthen an existing practice, you’ll leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a realistic plan for building a business that reflects your values and supports the life you want to create.

Class sizes are intentionally kept small to encourage discussion, personalized guidance, and meaningful connection with other doulas navigating similar questions. Upon completion, participants receive 5 DONA International CEUs.

This workshop is designed for birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and newly trained doulas who want practical guidance on building a sustainable doula business.

In This Workshop You’ll Learn How To:

• Build a sustainable doula practice that supports both your clients and your own well-being
• Choose a business model that fits your goals, lifestyle, and values
• Set fees with confidence and navigate the emotional side of pricing
• Create professional contracts, policies, and client communication systems
• Understand business registration, legal considerations, and ways to protect yourself professionally
• Market your doula services in a way that feels authentic and effective
• Improve your online visibility with practical website and SEO guidance
• Create clear systems, boundaries, and workflows that reduce overwhelm
• Develop a realistic action plan for launching or strengthening your practice

Our Philosophy

A successful doula practice isn’t built on marketing alone.

It’s built on trust, professionalism, compassionate presence, and relationships that grow over time.

This workshop is designed to help you build a business that reflects your values, supports your well-being, and allows you to continue doing this meaningful work for years to come.

Learn from an Experienced DONA Birth Doula Trainer

Janine Maitri, DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer

For more than 40 years, Janine Maitri has supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period while mentoring and educating the next generation of birth professionals. As a DONA-approved birth doula trainer for over 30 years and an Advanced Continuing Education Provider with DONA International, she has trained thousands of doulas and helped birth professionals build the knowledge, confidence, and professional foundation needed to thrive in birth work.

Drawing from decades of experience as both a birth professional and small business owner, Janine brings practical guidance, thoughtful mentorship, and an honest perspective on what it takes to build a successful, sustainable doula practice. Her goal isn’t simply to help doulas start a business—it’s to help them build meaningful, sustainable careers rooted in compassionate care, professional excellence, and lifelong learning.