Scheduling Birth & Postpartum Doula Clients: Booking Strategies That Work | Birth, Baby! Ep. 208

One of the most common questions new and growing doulas have is: How do doulas schedule multiple clients without everything overlapping at once?

In this episode, I’m joined by a postpartum doula agency owner and postpartum doula trainer, Allison Coleman, to talk about the real logistics behind scheduling birth and postpartum doula clients in a way that supports families and protects doulas from burnout.

We break down how experienced doulas manage due date calendars, postpartum availability, on-call windows, backup systems, client expectations, and boundaries so they can serve families well without constantly overcommitting themselves.

Whether you’re a new doula wondering how to book confidently, an experienced doula trying to refine your systems, or a parent curious how doula scheduling works behind the scenes, this conversation offers practical insight into one of the most important parts of running a sustainable doula business.

Allison Coleman is “mom” to four fabulous, now-grown people. She runs an active Postpartum Doula agency in Austin, Texas, works as an independent birth and postpartum doula in Asheville, NC, and runs a well-respected postpartum doula certification program called ABG Postpartum Doula Certification program  

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