Postpartum Doula Contract Template
that I created, edited and have used for the past fourteen years.
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After you finish your postpartum doula training and certification, the next thing you need is a postpartum doula contract so that you can start working with families and protect your business.
Professional, Customizable, and Client-Ready
This comprehensive Postpartum Doula Contract Template is designed to save you time, ensure clarity, and set professional boundaries with your clients from the start.
Get this contract template, add your logo and business name and you're good to go!
Why You Need This Template
A well-crafted contract ensures:
Clear Communication: Outline expectations, responsibilities, and limitations to avoid misunderstandings.
Professionalism: Present yourself as a trusted professional with a polished, legally-sound agreement.
Protection: Safeguard your time, income, and peace of mind with terms that benefit both you and your clients.
What’s Included
This contract covers all the essentials to set you and your clients up for success:
Scope of Services: Clearly defines your role and the support you provide as a postpartum doula.
Responsibilities and Limitations: Sets clear boundaries, such as what services you will and won’t provide, including medical advice or heavy cleaning.
Scheduling and Cancellations: Details procedures for scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations to protect your time.
Illness and Emergencies: Provides clarity on what happens in case of unexpected events or severe weather.
Fees and Payment Terms: Breaks down deposits, hourly rates, payment schedules, and penalties for late payments or returned checks.
Mutual Commitment Clause: Ensures both parties feel secure in their agreement and commitment to the schedule.
Why Choose This Template?
✅ Fully Customizable
Easily edit the document to include your business name, logo, and specific policies.
✅ Client-Friendly Language
The contract is written in clear, professional, and approachable terms, making it easy for clients to understand.
✅ Designed for Postpartum Doulas by a Postpartum Doula
This template was created with your unique needs in mind—no unnecessary legal jargon, just what you need to protect your time and energy. Plus - I’ve been editing it over the past decade in my own work as a postpartum doula. For instance, that’s why this contract has a “no washing windows” clause!
✅ Time-Saving
No scrambling to write a contract from scratch or worrying if you forgot something important. Download, edit, and start using it right away.
Who Is This For?
This contract template is perfect for:
Postpartum doulas just starting their business.
What Others Are Saying
"I love having this contract template since I’m not good with words! It took the stress of writing this necessary document off of my plate so I could focus on the part of doula work that I’m comfortable with and enjoy.”
– Lori P., Nurtured Mothers Postpartum Doula Services
"Having this contract saved me so much time & made my life easier! Plus, when I had a question about one section, Darcy was very responsive and helped me out.”
– Leah S., Birthing Mothers
How It Works
Download the Template
Instant access to the editable document upon purchase.Customize to Fit Your Business
Add your business name, logo, and any unique terms.Start Using It with Clients
Send it to clients, sign it together, and start your postpartum doula work with confidence.
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For just $XX, you’ll have a professional postpartum doula contract that protects your business and impresses your clients.
Set the Tone for Professionalism and Success
Don’t let unclear terms or lack of a contract hold your business back. This Postpartum Doula Contract Template is your solution to running a professional and stress-free doula business.
I have been editing & updating this postpartum doula contract since 2010.
The exquisite boundaries that I have now with my postpartum doula clients are because I have clear expectations outlined in my postpartum doula contract.
This is another way to say - every time I’ve been burned by a client (i.e. “Can you please spread this mulch in our garden?” or “We’re not paying this invoice right now.” or “You don’t need to come today because I made lunch plans with a friend.”, I turned around and added a clause to my contract to protect myself (and my sanity!) in future client situations.
Save yourself all that hassle by purchasing this template for yourself!
This two-page postpartum doula contract template is simple, clear, straightforward and covers all the bases.
The document is easily editable so you can change any word or phrase necessary. You can also add and delete as needed.
Cross your postpartum doula contract off of your to-do list! Start working with clients now!
“ Having this contract saved me so much time & made my life easier! Plus, when I had a question about one section, Darcy was very responsive and helped me out.”
“ I love having this contract template since I’m not good with words! It took the stress of writing this necessary document off of my plate so I could focus on the part of doula work that I’m comfortable with and enjoy.”