Doula Programs: How to Start and Run a Private or Hospital-Based Program with Success!

by Paulina Pérez, Kate Hutchins (Editor), Deaun Thelen

Doula Programs is an practical & essential resource for all who are currently running or plan to run a birth or postpartum doula program. It fills an important gap in the literature on doula programs. As a 30 year veteran of doula program consulting, Perez passion for women and their babies radiates throughout this definitive book as she throughly guides readers on how to develop a top-notch doula program as she covers every aspect from A to Z in this hands-on manual. She writes in clear and down-to-earth style and describes the nitty-gritty of the business of running a doula program. This second edition is exactly what a new doula business person needs to get her business skills on a sound footing. The information in the book can be used to ensure that doula programs succeed long term. In this second edition, Perez has added a new exciting chapter titled Established Programs Around the World. The information in this chapter is the only listing of its kind in print and was written so that novice and/or experienced doulas can prevent having to re-invent the wheel all the time. The appendix includes a listing of URL s and a extensive resource title listing and much more. This goldmine of a book not only gives valuable information it stirs the need for change within the reader and the birthing community. As the book points out, Change is necessary to keep maternity care vibrant and growing. . By combining advocacy and activism, this book contributes importantly to movement and maternity care services. Although this book is written with doula programs in mind, the information in it can be used for anyone wanting to start a small business- especially other perinatal care oriented ones (childbirth educators, massage therapists, and midwives) .

260 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published April 11, 1998

About the author

Polly is an internationally known nurse,author and public speaker. Polly is the author of numerous books which include Special Women: The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant, The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook, Doula Programs: How to Start and Run a Private or Hospital-Based Program with Success!, Birth Balls: The Use of Physical Therapy Balls in Maternity Care and Brain Attack: Danger, Chaos, Opportunity and Empowerment.Polly lectures on many perinatal health care issues & focuses on motivating and empowering them.