Learn the practical steps to begin supporting families and start earning meaningful income as a doula.
Maybe you are:
Trying to make a real difference but unsure how to begin.
Worried about things like insurance billing or business basics.
Curious about what training involves and whether you can really do this.
Wondering how quickly you can find clients. Unsure whether this can provide steady income. Spoiler: it can.
If any of this feels familiar, you are in the right place. You do not have to figure this out alone.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to want to become a doula but not know the next step.
I have trained thousands of doulas and attended over 1,500 births in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. Over more than 30 years, I have seen birth unfold in many different ways. I have also seen how powerful thoughtful support can be for families and for the doulas who serve them.
If you feel called to doula work, I will walk with you from the very beginning. You will learn what you need to build a sustainable practice, support families with confidence, and start your work with clarity instead of guessing.
You will also join a supportive community of doulas who stay connected long after training ends.
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Training
This online training prepares you for birth work and helps you build a practice that lasts.
You will learn childbirth education, lactation for birth professionals, comfort measures, labor support skills, communication, scope, and the practical foundations needed to work with real clients.
Your support continues after the course ends. You can attend weekly support calls, ask questions, get reassurance, and stay connected to other doulas who are building their practices too.
When you enroll, you receive everything you need to launch your practice. Printed materials are shipped to you, and you receive instant access to online business tools that include contracts, intake forms, pricing guides, and more.
When you enroll, you’ll receive everything needed to launch your doula practice immediately – comprehensive materials by mail plus instant access to our online business toolkit with ready-to-use contracts, intake forms, pricing guides, and marketing templates. No need to start from scratch or wonder what to charge.
What You’ll Receive:
You will also receive:
Almost every doula who joins this training begins with the same questions you might be asking yourself.
Together we will cover:
How to launch your practice
How to find clients
How to work in hospitals
What to charge
How certification works
How to support families through many types of birth
What to include in your doula bag
How to gather information ethically
How to use evidence based data
And much more
No. This is a beginner level training. You will receive everything you need.
Yes. You will attend live online sessions and receive printed materials by mail.
Requirements vary by location. I will guide you through what you need for your area.
Yes. You will see options during checkout.
You will receive a certificate of completion right after the training, which means you’re ready to start working and earning money as a doula immediately. To become officially certified with DONA International, you need to attend at least three births and complete some paperwork. This hands-on experience is essential for putting your training into practice. The alumni group and I are available to help you navigate through this certification process.
Attendees who are nursing are welcome to do so during the training. However, I recommend arranging childcare ahead of time. You’ll get more out of the training sessions if you can devote your full attention to the material. Some parts of the training are hands-on and require your participation for completion. I’m happy to provide you with the timing of these sections in advance.
Those are legitimate feelings and questions!
With my training program, you’ll work hard but with the support of a vibrant community that will help you overcome any obstacles in your way. You’ll walk away with a basic business package and be ready to go should someone want to hire you the moment you’re finished with the class.
This is your moment to move toward the work you feel called to do. You can begin building a sustainable doula practice with clear guidance, practical skills, and a community that stays with you.
Robin Elise Weiss
PhD, MPH, MSHPE, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE, PMH-C
Advanced Certified Doula and Birth Doula Trainer
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