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Hosanna Doula Academy believes that doulas should have access to practical, trustworthy resources throughout every stage of their journey.
That's why we've created a growing library of free doula checklists, worksheets, guides, and educational resources to help you move from questions to action.
Whether you're exploring the doula profession, newly certified, serving your first families, or building your business, there's something here for you.
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Your certification is complete. Now what?
The transition from newly certified doula to actively practicing doula can feel overwhelming. There are clients to find, systems to build, relationships to develop, and skills to keep strengthening.
The First 90 Days as a Doula Checklist gives you a practical starting point for navigating those first three months with greater structure and intention.
Inside, you'll work through key areas including:
Professional identity and business foundations
Services and pricing
Client forms and systems
Networking and referral relationships
Finding your first clients
Preparing to serve families
Professional boundaries and scope
Continuing education
First-year reflection and goal setting
This resource is for you if...
You're newly certified, preparing to begin practicing, or wondering what you should actually be doing after completing your doula training.
Format: Downloadable PDF checklist/workbook
Level: Beginner / Newly Certified
From first inquiry to postpartum follow-up.
Your first client is exciting—but it can also bring a lot of questions.
What happens after someone reaches out? What should you discuss during a consultation? What needs to happen before signing a contract? How do you prepare for the birth and follow up afterward?
The First Doula Client Checklist helps you think through the complete client journey so you can create a more organized, professional experience for the families you serve.
Inside, you'll find guidance for:
Responding to inquiries
Preparing for consultations
Discussing services and expectations
Client onboarding
Contracts and payment
Prenatal preparation
Birth preparation
Postpartum follow-up
Documentation and reflection
Building a consistent client experience
This resource is for you if...
You're preparing to serve your first client or want to create a more consistent process for the families you already serve.
Format: Downloadable PDF checklist
Level: Beginner / Early Practice
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Pack your bag. Prepare your practice. Show up ready.
Your first birth can come with plenty of questions—including the simple ones: What should I bring?
The First Birth Packing Checklist gives new doulas a practical starting point for organizing the personal, professional, comfort, and technology items they may want to consider before attending a birth.
You'll find sections covering:
Personal essentials
Technology and chargers
Doula comfort items
Client-support materials
Birth preparation
Transportation and backup planning
Personal preparation
Post-birth follow-up
You'll also find a reminder that some of your most important tools can't be packed in a bag: presence, patience, listening, communication, boundaries, and knowing when to refer.
This resource is for you if...
You're preparing for your first birth or want to create a more reliable system for preparing for on-call work.
Format: Downloadable PDF checklist
Level: Beginner / Early Practice
Adapt this checklist to your training, scope of practice, birth setting, and individual client agreements.
Education That Goes Beyond Certification
Certification can give you a foundation.
Experience helps you grow.
Continuing education helps you keep developing.
Hosanna Doula Academy exists to help bridge the gap between the three.
You don't have to know everything today.
You just need to know what you're learning next.
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