Hospital-Based Doula Programs
Template Proposal for a Hospital-Based Doula Program
Launch a hospital-based doula program! Get the conversation started at your local hospital with our Template Proposal. This proposal is delivered as a Word document that can be adapted for any model of hospital-based doula program, including birth and/or postpartum doulas, volunteer or paid doulas, and on-call or continuity-based programs. The template is designed to be adapted to your unique care setting and to complement your target hospital’s over-arching mission, values, and vision. This comprehensive proposal encompasses the following:
- Overview
- Role of the Professional Birth Doula
- Role of the Professional Postpartum Doula
- Doula Scope of Practice
- Benefits of Doulas
- Benefits to Hospital
- Program Model Options/Variations
- Doula Training
- Marketing the Program
- Sample Implementation Timeline
- Potential Challenges and Solutions to Implementation
- Budget Items
- Revenue Streams
- Insurance Reimbursement Status
- Summary
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Additional Supports Available
- DONA International Birth Doula Trainings (we come to you!). Email patty@center4cby.com to inquire.
- Reducing Childbearing Risks. A specialized training for community doulas and doula programs that enhances the doula’s role in preventing infant mortality and optimizing outcomes for moms and babies.
- How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal-Online Class. Comprehensive online training program provides an overview of the grant writing process with an emphasis on writing for maternal-infant health initiatives.
The Doula Business Guide, 2nd Edition (2014) contains chapters devoted to doula program design and implementation, doula program grant writing and funding, and risk management for doula programs.
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Doula Program Consultant
If you are interested in establishing a community-based volunteer doula program, why re-invent the wheel? Patty Brennan is a doula program development specialist and grant writing trainer/ consultant. She can help you sidestep hard lessons learned and launch your program. Start helping families in your community today! Patty’s expertise in the field of maternal/infant health includes:
- Grant Writer (16 years; 85% funding rate for proposals submitted)
- Doula Program Development (16 years)
- Non-Profit Start-Up and Management (16 years)
- Adult Education/Curriculum Development/Public Speaking (33 years)
- Doula Trainer (16 years)
- Childbirth Education (33 years)
- Small Business Start-Up and Development (37 years)
- Volunteer Management (16 years)
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Questions?
Email patty@center4cby.com.

