Doula contract

Doula contract template: what to include and how to generate it

A doula contract is a written agreement that says what you provide, what you charge, when payments are due and what happens if plans change. A good one is short, specific and signed before any work starts. MinhaDoula generates a numbered, versioned Word contract from your own details, your client's details, the package and the installments, so you are not rebuilding it from a blank page for every client.

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What a doula contract should cover

Most doula contracts are short because the services are simple. Keep each point specific so nothing is left to memory.

Parties and contact details for you and your client, plus the estimated due date.
Services included: prenatal visits, on-call window, birth support, postpartum visits, and what is not included.
Fee, deposit and installment dates, and how you accept payment.
On-call terms: when you are reachable, how a backup doula steps in, and what happens if you cannot attend.
Cancellation, refund and early- or late-birth terms.
Scope of practice: you provide non-medical support and do not replace the client's doctor or midwife.
Confidentiality and how you store the client's information.

How MinhaDoula builds it for you

Instead of editing the same file for every client, you fill in the fields once and generate the contract.

Your details, your client's details, the package and the installments are pulled into the document.
Every contract is numbered and versioned, so you can tell which version was sent and which was signed.
Optional clauses you can switch on or off for each client.
The result is a Word file, so you can adjust the wording to your practice and your local rules before you send it.

Use it as a starting template

The contract is a starting template, not legal advice. Contract and consumer rules differ by state, so adapt the wording to where you work and have it reviewed by a local attorney if you have any doubt. Word contracts are part of the Premium plan.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a contract as a doula?

A written contract protects both sides by making services, fees and cancellation terms clear before the birth. Most professional doulas use one with every client.

Can I edit the contract after it is generated?

Yes. It is a Word file, so you can change any wording before you send it.

Does the contract handle installments?

Yes. You set the package price and the installments, and they appear in the contract.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a starting template. Check it against your state's rules and have a local attorney review it if needed.

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