Interview Questions for Hiring a Doula

Interviewing a Doula – Recommended Questions:

• What is your training and certification ?
•  How many families have you worked with and in what capacity?
• Do you have any other relevant training?
• Do you have experience training in breastfeeding?
• What is your approach to working with parents to prepare for the birth? What do you focus on and what are some strategies you use?
• What is your approach to supporting families postpartum?
• What do you see as the most important part of your role?
• Why did you become a doula? What makes you passionate about this work?
• What services do you provide? Do you clean, cook, laundry, errands, provide baby care, etc.?
• Do you have experience with moms who are experiencing postpartum mood disorders? Are you trained to help recognize postpartum mood disorders?
• Do you have a backup doula, in case of an emergency?
• May I email, text or call you with questions at any time?
• How does scheduling work? Do you have minimum hours? Which days do you work?
• Do you work under a contract?
• Do you have any clients due around the time I am?
• Are your immunizations up to date?
• Do you have current infant/adult CPR training?
• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID?