Free Doula
Service Agreement
If you don't get a signature before the water breaks, you're just an unpaid bystander watching your bank account bleed out while you're stuck in a hospital for 36 hours. One 'change of heart' from a client and you’ve wasted a month’s worth of on-call availability for zero dollars.
Pro Contractor Tip
Staple a 'Non-Refundable Retainer' clause to the front page so you get paid for your availability, whether that baby comes at noon or midnight.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Doula, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Doula services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Two In-Home Prenatal Strategy Sessions
- Written Birth Preference Plan Documentation
- 24/7 Continuous On-Call Labor Support
- Immediate Postpartum Lactation Assistance
- In-Home Postnatal Wellness Check
- Coordination of Backup Doula Coverage
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Doula services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the labor goes 48 hours and I'm physically spent?
Your contract needs to define exactly when 'standard' support ends and when the hourly overtime rate or a backup relief doula kicks in, so you aren't working for pennies an hour while exhausted.
The client decided on a C-section last minute and says they don't need me—do I still get paid?
If your agreement states you're paid for your 'on-call' availability regardless of the delivery method, you keep your fee; without that paper, you're just out of luck and out of cash.
How do I stop them from texting me medical questions every five minutes for three months?
Lay out a 'Scope of Communication' in your contract that defines business hours for non-emergencies so you aren't providing free 24/7 consulting outside of the active labor window.