Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D.

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Evidence matters.
But HOW you share it with your #doula clients matters more.

Grab the official delayed cord clamping guidelines here 👇
https://t.co/lGELm3KJOu

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

#Doula work isn’t just a calling. It’s a career.
And yes, you can absolutely build a business doing it.

Start with the right training 👉 https://t.co/JId8WqnaUi

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Hot take: boundaries aren’t selfish.
They’re professional.

Every #doula needs this list 👇
(save it + tag your doula friend)

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Doulas who cannot afford to call backup at a long birth will not call backup. They will push through. And eventually that ends careers or ends in something worse. Your fee needs to account for this. Here is how I think about it: https://t.co/0jBsQ8Y4ut #doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Learn how to seamlessly integrate affiliate marketing into your doula business for additional income.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/HF33hEMRgC

#doula #doulabusiness

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

As an experienced doula business advisor, I am here to help demystify the process and provide general, non-legal advice on setting up an LLC.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/Bc8kGP1qSg

#doula #doulabusiness #SpotRedFlags

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Stop Googling “how to be a #doula.”
Stop lurking in FB groups.
Stop overthinking it.

Just start the training.
Your future self will thank you.

👉 https://t.co/JId8WqnaUi

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions Audiobook available

Read more 👉 https://t.co/bEXUkIyhuA

#doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping and other strategies to influence placental transfusion at preterm birth on maternal and infant outcomes.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/URfLHPBnIw

#doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Doulas can use validated perinatal mental health screening tools, including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), with clients any time during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum, and with partners as well.

▸ https://t.co/z384yaVTd1

#doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

The line between evidence-based and overwhelm is thin.

Get the delayed cord clamping guidelines + learn how to use them in plain, human language with your #doula clients:
👉 https://t.co/lGELm3KJOu

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

If you offer lactation support as an add-on, make sure the contract clarifies that lactation services come with an extra fee, while outlining what basic services are included in your postpartum work.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/BWzWxHzOnR

#doula #doulabusiness

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

When to Talk About Backup Doulas

Read the full article: Talking with Your Clients About Your Backup Doula
▸ https://t.co/D204y7YCpo

#doula #doulabusiness

[Preeclampsia Foundation @preeclampsia]

60% of #preeclampsia-related deaths are preventable. Combating adverse outcomes starts with educating your patients and following best practices: https://t.co/DhFJJVNYFU

#maternalhealth #preeclampsia #obgyn #mfm #eclampsia #HELLPsyndrome

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Most working doulas stack three categories of coverage: paid help, close people who understand the work, and other doulas in a peer barter arrangement.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/S7LVHZmkbq

#doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

One of the most rewarding aspects of our profession is engaging with expectant individuals, families, and other birthing professionals, learning from them, and sharing our passion.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/csbqJhqWoK

#doula #doulabusiness

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

My dog didn't care that I was 18 hours into a birth. Neither did the puppy who ate the drywall. New post: pet care for doulas and what I actually learned. https://t.co/KmjAkxzH2A #DoulaLife

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Create Content: Develop content that naturally incorporates your affiliate links.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/67UkUlibqE

#doulabusiness #doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

Doulas who cannot afford to call backup at a long birth will not call backup. They will push through. And eventually that ends careers or ends in something worse. Your fee needs to account for this. Here is how I think about it: https://t.co/0jBsQ8Y4ut #doula

[Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D. @RobinPregnancy]

If you’re a new doula, you might be thinking, That’s great, but I can’t even get three clients a month yet!

Read more 👉 https://t.co/niM8siFmsh

#doula #doulabusiness