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March 6, 2024
This post, originally published on the One Moon Doula Blog, looks at the three main factors that doulas most often report as contributing to burnout: income unpredictability, challenges with quality of life, and a lack of ongoing support.
It explains why many doulas find themselves overworking, under-earning, or feeling isolated as they try to make this career work. Understanding these dynamics can be especially helpful for doulas who want to make more informed decisions about the types of work models they pursue and the structures they put in place to support themselves.
February 21, 2024
This post, originally published on the One Moon Doula Blog, explores how doulas’ natural instinct to care deeply can make it hard to set limits, step back during quieter moments of a shift, or release responsibility for things outside of their control.
It examines how burnout can develop when doulas feel pressure to be everything for everyone, and why learning to balance effort, presence, and rest is not only acceptable but necessary. It also emphasizes the importance of knowing your own limits and setting expectations early so that the work can remain sustainable, rather than slowly depleting.