Real Talk: Becoming a Birth Doula

Separating Fact from Fiction in This Free, Online Conversation with Sharon Muza

Thinking about becoming a birth doula? Maybe you’ve dreamed about it for years, or maybe the idea popped into your head last Tuesday. Either way, you probably have questions. What does a doula actually do? Can you make a living at it? What is on-call life really like? Do you have to be a “birth person” to do this work?

Sharon Muza, birth doula, hugging and supporting a laboring person in a hospital room while their partner offers back support

Let’s talk about it, honestly

Real Talk is a free, live, one-hour conversation on Zoom. I’ll share what birth doula work really looks like, clear up some common myths, and answer your questions. No sales pitch and no pressure, just real talk from someone who has been supporting birthing families since 2004 and training doulas since 2006.

Sharon Muza, birth doula, sitting on a birth ball giving hands-on support while a laboring person leans on their partner

What we’ll talk about

  • What birth doulas do (and what they don’t)
  • Myths and misconceptions about doula work
  • Training and certification paths, including DONA International
  • The business side: finding clients, setting fees, and living on call
  • How Medicaid coverage for doula care is changing the field
  • Whatever you want to know most
Sharon Muza, birth doula, supporting a laboring person in a birth tub with a cool cloth and gentle touch

Who it’s for

Anyone curious about birth doula work, from “just wondering” to “ready to sign up for a training.” You might be:

  • A career changer looking for meaningful work
  • A nurse, student, or birth worker exploring a new role
  • A parent who can’t stop thinking about birth
  • Someone considering Doula YOUR Way who wants to meet me first

People of all backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Bonus: Real Talk earns 1 DONA International continuing education hour, which many other perinatal organizations also accept.

Sharon Muza, birth doula, quietly holding hands with a resting laboring person during a home birth

Save your spot

Pick a date that works for you in the form below. Sessions run about monthly, with a few evening options. All times are Pacific, so if you’re in another time zone, be sure to convert to your local time.

After you register, I’ll email you the Zoom link, plus reminders as your session gets closer.