Breaking Down Birth Doula Fees
Jul 27th, 2011 | By Darlene MacAuley | Category: Birth Pros Speak, Inspiring New Tip, Setting PricesHave you taken the time to consider what your hourly rate would be for the time you’re dedicating to your birth doula clients? In a recent Facebook Group post for students of Birth Arts International, founder Demetria Clark offered the following example:
If you charge $400 per birth, this is a simple breakdown to consider:
Time with parents – 5 hours (prenatals and phone calls)
Time at birth – 10 hours (sometimes much longer, sometimes much shorter, but 10 is a midline average).
