Virtual Doula and Birth Class Teacher

Expecting parents who live far from a doula, have a tight budget, or prefer remote help, plus partners who want to learn how to support labor.

Fees for class series or single sessions, small coaching packages, and monthly check-in plans. Group classes let you earn more per hour.

• Clear teaching and explaining
• Comfort with video calls and simple online tools
• Empathy and good listening
• Basic marketing and organization

• Check the rules in states where your clients live, and avoid anything that sounds like medical advice
• Use a secure video platform and be careful with clients' private health information
• Check whether general or professional liability insurance fits your services
• Virtual-only support can't replace hands-on help in labor, so be clear about what you offer
• Be careful with claims about outcomes in your marketing

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the tools and setup you choose. These are estimates. Use a secure video platform and check whether general or professional liability insurance fits your services.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,000, depending on how many clients and classes you take on and your pricing. These are revenue estimates, not profit, and it can work alongside in-person doula work.

Check the rules in states where your clients live, and avoid anything that sounds like medical advice. Be careful with clients' private health information, and take care with claims about outcomes in your marketing. Be clear about what virtual support cannot do.