What types of education and training have attended, when, and where? 

How many families have you worked with?

Have you had a criminal background check, a recent TB test and current CPR certification? 

Tell me/us about your experience being a labor/postpartum doula.

What is your philosophy about birthing, parenting, and supporting women and their families during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period? 

What do you typically do to support a woman in labor or in the postpartum period?

What different types of services do you offer?  Do you have additional services for additional fees? 

What are you specific measures for pain relief and avoiding a medicated birth?

What is your experience and training with breastfeeding support? 

How do you specifically assist mothers with breastfeeding?

Do you work with a backup doula for times when you are not available? May I meet them as well?

What are you policies and services if I have a premature birth or emergency cesarean section? 

What are your fees and refund policies?

Will you provide references?

When do I contact you and when your services begin?