For doulas
Grow your practice. Keep your purpose.
Upsidian is built for doulas. Find families you truly connect with, spend less time on admin, and get paid reliably, so you can focus on the work you love.
Why doulas choose Upsidian
Everything you need to grow.
You bring the care. We carry the rest.
Families who fit
When matching opens, we introduce you to families who share your languages, your philosophy, and the kind of care you specialize in.
Reliable payments
We handle billing and claims, including Minnesota Medical Assistance, so payment shows up without the chase.
Help with credentialing
We help you enroll as a Minnesota Medical Assistance provider from day one, so you can serve families with Medicaid coverage.
Your schedule
Set the hours you work and how many families you take. Requests only come in when you said you're open.
Less admin
Intake, scheduling, messaging, and billing live in one place. You focus on families.
Built-in credibility
A vetted profile with verified credentials. Families know you've been checked before you ever meet.
Tools and training
Resources and platform tools that help your practice reach more families and keep growing.
A community of advocates
Birth workers who get it. Circles, events, and workshops that support your work and your wellbeing.
Grow on your terms
Take on more families when you're ready. Pause when you need to. Your practice, your pace.
Joining Upsidian
From application to your first family.
Six steps, and what you'll need for each.
- 1
Application
Tell us about your practice: your story, your philosophy, the languages you speak, where you serve, and how you work.
- 2
Certification
Share your certification or equivalent training and experience, plus any specialties you want families to see.
- 3
Liability insurance
Proof of current liability insurance before you start working with families.
- 4
Background check
Part of vetting. It's how we can tell families every Upsidian doula has been checked.
- 5
Onboarding
A short walkthrough of your tools: your services, your availability, and how introductions work.
- 6
Payout setup
Connect your bank account so your payments have somewhere to land.
Side by side
Upsidian, or on your own.
Ready to bring your practice to Upsidian?
Doulas join first. Get on the list and we'll walk you through every step.
