Rather than causing anxiety, a contract between two people – like a doula and client – can and should protect you both.
Here, you will find fill-in templates you can use when entering into a doula-client agreement/contract.
You will also find fill-in letters you can use in the event you need to cancel a contract based on one of these templates.
These templates are for U.S.-based agreements. If you live outside the United States, please do your research to make sure that these templates will satisfy contract law in your jurisdiction.
Doula Agreement/Contract Review
Starting at $150
If your doula (or client!) proposes an agreement, and you want an attorney to take a look at it, Your Legal Doula can review it for $150/page. We can help determine if anything needs to be changed, removed, or added.
Birth Doula Agreement
Starting at $397
When you think of doula services, you probably think of someone who helps you physically and emotionally during birth. If this is the only kind of support you need, it can be a good idea to lay out how that will look. How will you contact each other? When will the doula arrive to the birthing space? When does payment need to be made in full? A contract can help to make these expectations clear.
These contracts are especially helpful for a doula looking for legal protections for her small business. Any template you purchase or customized contract you order is yours to use, from the moment of purchase.
Prenatal and Birth Doula Agreement
Starting at $397
Some doulas offer prenatal support and education, as well as support during labor and birth. If these services are included, it is a good idea to lay out each person’s – or “party’s” – responsibilities and rights. How long do you agree to work together? How will payment work? How long will the doula stay after birth? These are questions you can answer in writing, which will protect you both.
These contracts are especially helpful for a doula looking for legal protections for her small business. Any template you purchase or customized contract you order is yours to use, from the moment of purchase.
Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doula (“Full Spectrum”) Agreement
From $397
Other doulas offer prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. If you need all of these services, that should be clear in writing. How many prenatal visits? How many postpartum? Can you use a payment plan? How do you want to solve possible disagreements that may come up? Having these terms laid out in advance will reduce any friction and make your relationship smooth and productive.
These contracts are especially helpful for a doula looking for legal protections for her small business. Any template you purchase or customized contract you order is yours to use, from the moment of purchase.
Agreement Cancellation Letters
From $150
Want to cancel a doula contract but don’t know how to go about it? If you would like to use an attorney-drafted letter to send to assert your right to cancel a contract “unilaterally” – meaning, you want to cancel the contract without the permission of the other party – you can use one of the templates offered here. These letters refer specifically to the templates offered above.