Start Your Postpartum Doula Business with Confidence: Contracts & Essential Forms
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If you’re a postpartum doula or a newborn care specialist, you’re passionate about helping families during one of the most important and sometimes challenging times of their lives. You know how essential your role is in supporting new parents, but the administrative side of things? Not so much fun. That’s where we come in.
Running a postpartum doula business means navigating contracts, intake forms, client communication, and more. And while you’d rather be supporting your clients with empathy and expertise, it’s the legal and logistical pieces that keep everything running smoothly. If you’ve been struggling to figure out the paperwork side of things, we’ve got you covered.
With our Postpartum Doula Forms Bundle, you’ll have everything you need to protect yourself legally, communicate clearly with clients, and stay organized—so you can focus on what really matters: supporting families.
What’s Inside the Postpartum Doula Forms Bundle:
1. Postpartum Doula Contract
A strong contract is the foundation of any professional service. Our Postpartum Doula Contract clearly defines the terms of your services, including the scope of work, payment structure, and other critical details. It helps set clear expectations for both you and your clients, ensuring that there are no surprises along the way. Whether you’re providing in-home visits, breastfeeding support, or infant care, this contract helps protect both your business and your clients.
2. Intake Form
Before you can offer the best care, you need to know the specifics. The Intake Form is designed to collect important client information, such as due dates, preferences, and any relevant medical history. This form helps ensure that you’re fully prepared for your client’s needs before the first visit. It’s a great way to gather essential details so you can provide personalized and thoughtful care.
3. Welcome Packet
First impressions count. Your Welcome Packet serves as a thoughtful introduction to your services and sets the tone for your relationship with your clients. Inside, they’ll find all the important details about your work, what to expect, and how to contact you—along with any other helpful resources for their postpartum journey. A welcoming, well-structured packet shows your professionalism and care right from the start.
4. Release of Liability
To ensure your legal protection, it’s important to have a Release of Liability form in place. This document helps clarify any potential risks and outlines that your services are provided with the utmost care and attention, but with acknowledgment of the inherent uncertainties involved in postpartum care. It helps you navigate any potential legal risks while providing reassurance to your clients.
5. Media Release Form
As a postpartum doula, you may want to showcase your work to attract future clients. Whether you’re snapping photos of your services or capturing video footage, a Media Release Form ensures you have the legal permission to use your clients’ images or videos for marketing purposes. This form is critical for protecting your business when sharing your work online or in your portfolio.
6. Invoice
Clear communication around payments is essential in any business. Our Invoice form makes it easy to bill your clients for services rendered. With editable fields for your fees, payment terms, and other charges, you’ll be able to quickly and professionally issue invoices that keep your financials organized. Whether you charge hourly or by session, this form can be customized to suit your business model.
7. Receipt
Once payment is made, give your clients peace of mind with a Receipt. This form documents that payment has been received and helps keep your business’s financials in order. With space for details like payment method and session date, it’s an easy way to track transactions and show clients that their payment has been processed.
8. Family Health Questionnaire
Every family has unique health needs, and it’s essential to understand those before offering postpartum care. The Family Health Questionnaire helps you gather information about the family’s medical history, any existing health concerns, and special care requirements. This is crucial for providing safe, effective, and customized care during the postpartum period.
9. Recovery Checklist
Postpartum recovery isn’t just about the mother—it’s about the entire family adapting to new routines and healing together. Our Recovery Checklist provides your clients with a handy reference for tracking their recovery progress, from physical health to emotional well-being. This is a great tool to ensure your clients stay on track with their healing journey, while also helping them manage the day-to-day challenges of new parenthood.
10. Visits Log
Staying organized is key, and the Visits Log helps you track all of your visits and sessions with clients. This log keeps a record of dates, times, services provided, and any notes you want to document for future reference. Whether you’re visiting multiple clients or managing a busy schedule, the Visits Log ensures that nothing falls through the cracks.
Along with the Postpartum Doula Forms Bundle, we also offer a Newborn Care Specialist Agreement, specifically designed for those who specialize in newborn care. This agreement outlines your role in providing newborn care and ensures that you and your clients are on the same page regarding expectations, duties, and the scope of services. It covers everything from sleep training to feeding routines and provides legal protection for your business.
The Newborn Care Specialist Agreement helps you define the duration of care, payment terms, and other key elements like confidentiality and communication with parents. By having this agreement in place, you protect both your professional reputation and your business