How Do You Manage Regular Life Stuff While Being On Call?

From vacations to dinners with friends to Dr appointments for yourself or loved ones, there are things in life that you need to attend! How do you do that when you’re on call as a doula? This is a tricky part of our work; I’ll be the first to admit that! There’s a reason people buy shirts that say “unless I’m at a birth”! 

Like so many other episodes there is not just one answer here. There are a few strategies to employ. The main thing is to evaluate how you’re being impacted by the stress level of being on call and making sure you are responding to that appropriately. This episode dives into everything from planning ahead to having good backup doulas and communication skills with your family and clients! 

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 101: How Do I Take Time Off As a Doula?

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-do-i-take-time-off-as-a-doula

Episode 95: Doula Burnout: What Do My Number of Working Hours Have To Do With Burnout?

https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/kaely-daily-podcast/how-do-i-take-time-off-as-a-doula

Key Takeaways:

  • Schedule things like vacations in advance before you have people due!

  • For other appointments have backup when that appointment is essential

  • Determine what is actually essential

  • When someone is imminently due, have an exit strategy when you have plans!

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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services

It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class

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