• Evaluating quality of doula courses. 0:00
• Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of vetting courses for quality education in the birth and postpartum industry.
• They share their concerns about the lack of reliable information and poor communication in some courses, highlighting the need for a trustworthy platform for continuing education.
• Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss tips for evaluating the credibility of online doula courses, including Google searching the instructor and asking mentors or peers for recommendations.
• They also caution against relying solely on online reviews or testimonials, as they may be biased or unreliable.
• Evaluating birth work courses and trainers. 5:20
• Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of researching a potential birth worker's connections and reach, as well as their sensibility and experience in the field.
• Denise Bolds agrees, highlighting the value of checking a person's social media presence and online presence to gauge their expertise and experience in the birth work space.
• Ravae Sinclair provides a checklist for evaluating online courses, including researching the instructor, checking for contact hours, and verifying the course's organization and objectives.
• Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of considering the course's platforms, contact hours, and potential for leveraging credentials in building a practice.
• Doula training and accounting for cash payments. 10:25
• Doulas must be diligent in avoiding fraudulent trainings and certifications.
• Ravae Sinclair advises doulas to use receipt books to account for cash payments, while Denise Bolds suggests using apps for digital receipts.
• Contracts for birth workers with legal advice. 13:57
• Ravae Sinclair advises doulas on contracts and their importance for business legitimacy.
• Ravae Sinclair provides legal advice to a client, emphasizing the importance of using a licensed attorney in the client's state to review contracts to ensure compliance with state law.
• Denise Bolds expresses surprise at the importance of having a licensed attorney review contracts, and Ravae Sinclair explains the benefits of using a lawyer who is licensed in the client's state.
• Legal contracts for doulas and birth workers. 18:25
• Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of having a customized contract for doulas and birth workers, rather than relying on templates or DIY approaches.
• She suggests investing in a professional contract template, even if it's a small investment, to ensure legal protection and avoid potential risks.
• Ravae and Denise discuss the importance of self-care and goal-setting for birth workers, with a focus on the end of the year and preparing for 2024.
• Self-care and community support for doulas. 23:01
• Find a supportive community to replenish energy and prevent burnout in birth work.
• Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss their podcast and upcoming plans for 2024, including inviting guests and answering questions in a live Q&A.
• They express gratitude for their collaboration and look forward to supporting their audience in the new year.

The New Doula Course Vetting Checklist

1) Google Them

2) Ask folks about them

3) Check their social media

4) Get the course outline and objectives

5) Call them- talk with them, get acquainted!

6) Get Contact hours- leverage!

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How to find us:

Ravae Sinclair @birthconnections and natlbirthpostpartumpros

Denise Bolds @BoldDoula and @blackwomendovbac

Website: www.doulathatpodcast.com

IG:@doulathatpodcast

Platforms: Apple, Spotify,...