Signs You Should be a Birth Doula

Have you been wondering if birth work is calling you? Here are a few signs that you’re ready to step into the role of a birth doula:

  • You feel deeply compassionate toward birthing people and families.

  • You want every parent to feel seen, heard, and supported.

  • You’re curious about birth.

  • You love learning how labor works, the choices families can make, and how support can shape the experience.

  • You believe in the power of presence.

  • You know that a calm, steady companion can make all the difference in someone’s hardest and most powerful moments.

  • You want to make birth better.

  • You believe that every family deserves respect, dignity, and advocacy during this life-changing transition.

Take the Next Step

If this sounds like you, my upcoming 4-day DONA-approved Birth Doula Training will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin your journey.

September 25–28, 2025

Lincoln, Nebraska

Registration closes September 21

Reserve your spot today: https://doulajoyce.com/birth-doula-training

Joyce Dykema