English Doula's in PR

Hi and welcome to Expat.com!

I think that it's not going to be easy to get clients. Most locals get their baby in the hospital and as soon as they get home there's lots of women in the (extended) family who are there with help and advice.

I guess your potential clients would be among English speaking non-Puerto Ricans who are willing and able to afford your services, assuming most health plans won't cover the expenses.
Also look at this thread: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=367501

Hello, and welcome!!  I can't help with your question but it does look like it is very difficult to get employment in PR.  Have you lived in San Juan very long?

We had a homebirth with a midwife and doula and she was bi-lingual. Most of them get work here by reputation and word of mouth. When you arrive look up Central Mam in San Juan they help hook the alternative preggies up with doulas and lactation consultants.

Hi daydreamer,

I am curious how you are doing on your quest to be a doula on the island?   I am a postpartum doula and i am interested in finding work here.  I am also interested in taking classes on becoming a birth doula.  Are you doing all your education on line?  Any advice?
My thought was to work with english speaking clients......

Hello. I'm new to Puerto Rico and I'm in the exact Same place only it's a few years later !! Anyone know of anyone in San Juan looking for English speaking doula birth or postpartum!

thanks ‘