Working as a birth professional incurs costs - the cost of promoting and advertising yourself, childcare, the cost of equipment. Many students wonder whether it is appropriate to charge while completing training.

This is an individual choice. Childbirth International does not have a policy on this. We encourage you to look at your costs and whether or not charging is something you feel is appropriate.

Remember that if you choose not to charge anything at all, your clients may not value your service as much as they would if they were paying for it. You might feel more comfortable in charging a reduced fee while you are training, or offering alternatives such as sliding scales or bartering. Equally, you may feel very comfortable in charging a full fee since you are still offering the same level of attention and availability that you would be if you had completed your training. This is purely a personal choice and you can make the one that is right for you and your circumstances.

Close this window