Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a doula is unlikely because the role is inherently hands-on and service-based. Doulas provide physical and emotional support during childbirth, which requires their presence. To make it passive, one would need to create a business model involving hiring and managing other doulas, which shifts the role to business management rather than doula work itself. Most doulas do not reach this level, as it requires significant investment and business acumen. Common myths include the idea that one can easily scale a doula business without losing the personal touch that clients value. Passive income is more realistic for those who transition into related fields like education or consulting, but not from the doula work itself.