Why doulas shouldn’t be everything to everyone

And Why That’s Not Only Okay—It’s Essential.

There’s this quiet pressure in the birth world that few talk about: the expectation that as a doula, you’ll wear all the hats. Emotional anchor. Educator. Movement specialist. Meditation guide. Lactation coach. Trauma-informed therapist. On-call superhero.

But here’s the truth: you’re not supposed to be everything.

You’re supposed to be exactly what you are—an incredible support person who shows up, holds space, advocates, and empowers. You are already doing the most important work. But when the lines start to blur and clients begin to expect yoga flows, guided meditations, postpartum plans, and physical rehab, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and burnt out.

Boundaries Keep You in the Work

Setting boundaries around what you don’t offer doesn’t make you less valuable. It makes you more sustainable. Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re clarity. They protect your energy, your focus, and the longevity of your practice.

And let’s be honest: your clients benefit more from a supported doula than from a depleted one trying to do it all.

That’s Where We Come In

At HappyPlaceMama, we exist to complement your work—not compete with it. Our self-paced yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and strength training programs are designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum women. We offer the extras—without expecting you to stretch beyond your scope.

Imagine giving your clients a trusted resource where they can move, breathe, and reset...without you needing to guide every step. You stay centered in your role. They feel deeply supported. Everyone wins.

You Just Be You. We’ll Do the Rest.

Let us take the pressure off. You don’t have to be everything. You already are enough.

✨ Learn how we partner with doulas to offer more without doing more.