by Anna Rodney | Sep 3, 2025 | birth doula, business, growth, postpartum doula
When I first trained as a doula, I had no idea where to begin. I walked out of my training full of passion and excitement. I loved the work. I loved the vision of supporting families. But when it came time to actually turn this into a career, I felt stuck. At the...
by Anna Rodney | Aug 5, 2025 | birth doula, business, growth, postpartum doula
If you’ve found yourself googling “how to become a doula,” you’re not alone. Every week, people reach out to me because they feel deeply called to this work, but they’re still unsure if birth or postpartum support is the right fit for them. As the founder of Chicago...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 18, 2025 | postpartum doula
Working overnight as a postpartum doula can feel like living in a different time zone, one where the world is asleep, but your job is just beginning. The peaceful quiet of 2 a.m. can be calming… or brutally exhausting. Whether you’re soothing a fussy newborn, folding...
by Anna Rodney | May 6, 2025 | birth doula, business, growth, postpartum doula
Starting your journey as a doula is exciting, but finding your first clients can feel daunting, exhausting and overwhelming. The good news? There are proven strategies that successful doulas use to connect with families who need their support. Here are the top five...
by Anna Rodney | Apr 9, 2025 | events
We have so much work to do for the health of women and families in this country. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to attend the Maternal Health Forum 2025 in March. I spent several days with women and organizations committed to improving and changing this...
