The #1 Reason Birth Workers Burn Out and Quit (And How to Burnout-Proof Your Business)

Let me start by saying this:

Being a birth worker is the best job in the world.

There is nothing more magical than being present as a woman moves through her rite of passage, supporting a family as they welcome new life, and witnessing the raw, powerful beauty of birth.

I love it.
I adore it.
I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

And yet…

Why So Many Birth Workers Don’t Last

The heartbreaking truth is that many incredible doulas and midwives eventually burn out or step away from the work they love.

Not because they want to.
Not because they’re not amazing at what they do and loved for it.
Not because they’ve lost their passion or sense of purpose and calling.

They burn out because they’re relying entirely on in-person work as their main source of income — year after year, birth after birth.

And don't get me wrong, the first few years you want nothing BUT to be in the birth portal.

But after a few years work life balance is craved by many.

Independent midwives choose to take employment for the fixed hours they get and doulas get a part time or even full time other job to financially be able to step back from too much on call work during the seasons of their life when they just can't be on call.

Or they hit the famous burnout wall after having given too much out of the goodness of their hearts and deep sense of wanting to serve women, babies and birth.

And sacrificing their own needs to do so.

Trading Time for Money Has Its Limits

When your income depends on you physically being at a birth or an appointment, you’re in a constant cycle of trading time for money.

That means:

• No maternity leave without losing income.

• No proper holidays without losing income.

• No time off for sickness, family emergencies, or just because you need rest — without losing income.

And as much as we love birth work, we can’t deny the reality:

Being on call 24/7, year after year, takes a toll on your body, your relationships, and your spirit.

You need a birth business that has balance and that supports you when you want or have to take time out of in person work!

When Life Happens…

Life is unpredictable.

One year you might need to step back because you’re having a baby yourself.

Another year you might want to take that once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Or maybe you simply need a break to rest, heal, or care for someone you love.

If your business is built solely on attending births, stepping away means your income stops — immediately.

That’s not sustainable.

The Future of Birth Work

Here’s the truth I see: the future of birth work is hybrid.

The most sustainable, burnout-proof birth businesses are built on both:

1. In-person services — for the work that lights you up, that personal, hands-on magic.

2. Online offerings — courses, classes, memberships, coaching, high ticket programs and other digital products that allow you to serve more people, in more places, without being on call.

This way, you can:

• Serve clients all over the world.

• Keep earning income even when you’re not at a birth.

• Take maternity leave or holidays without financial stress.

• Step back when life happens — without losing your livelihood.

Why Online Business Is a Game-Changer

With online offerings, you can share your passion, expertise, wisdom, and unique approach to birth work far beyond your local community.

You could create:

• An online childbirth education course

• A postpartum preparation program

• A virtual support membership for new mothers

• Trainings or mentorship for newer birth workers

• Specialized workshops on topics you’re passionate about

These offerings allow you to create impact AND income without being tied to a birth schedule.

They’re not just “extra”, they’re the key to making birth work sustainable for the long haul.

Burnout-Proofing Your Birth Business

This is the model I want for you:

• You do the in-person work that you love most.

• You have online offerings that support you financially year-round.

• You have the freedom to take time off — without sacrificing income.

• You can step back, slow down, or travel while your business continues to thrive.

How the Business Course for Birth Workers Can Help You

Inside the Business Course for Birth Workers, I teach you exactly how to create this sustainable, hybrid model.

You’ll learn how to:

• Design high-value, heart-centered offers for both in-person and online clients.

• Create and launch online courses and offerings that sell.

• Get help with all the techy knowledge you are scared off!

• Choose the right platforms to host and deliver your content.

• Build a soul-aligned marketing plan that attracts your dream clients.

• Set up systems and structures so your business supports you — not the other way around.

Because I don’t want you to burn out and leave this work.

I want you to thrive, long-term.

I want you to be able to do this sacred work for as many years as your heart desires, without sacrificing your health, your family, or your joy.

✨ The next round starts September 29th!
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