I've trained thousands of doulas and attended over 1,300 births in hospitals, birth centers, and home births. Through these experiences, I've learned the many ways that birth can happen and what it takes to be the right doula at the right time.
Gain a comprehensive introduction to childbirth education and lactation for birth professionals. This training covers everything you need to start working as a birth doula, including the basics of business.
Receive support for all aspects of your journey, including additional education and ongoing learning. After your training, benefit from weekly support to ask questions and delve deeper into topics.
Keep expanding your knowledge with our ongoing education courses in the alumni community. These courses help doulas continue learning from their initial training, grow their client base, and extend their professional network.
Doula training is an investment in your future. I strive to keep prices down and costs low while still delivering a high-quality course. Yes, it is an investment, but I offer flexible payment plans starting at $199.
In class, we will cover effective techniques to help you find clients. You’ll also receive a lifetime membership to Meet Your Doula, a doula listing site that will serve as your first website to attract clients.
Many doulas manage to work full-time while also practicing as doulas, and some take this training to transition into full-time doula work. It’s entirely possible to build a doula business that meets your financial needs. You have control over how many clients you take on and how much you charge per client. Try the doula fee calculator.
No. This is a basic birth doula training. I will provide you with all the materials you need, and no prior knowledge is required.
Yes! You can reserve your spot in a training. Payment plans are available, and the balance must be paid before the training begins. Trainings scheduled further out have smaller monthly payments. Click on each training date to see the available payment plans. You can also use flexible payment options like Affirm and PayPal Pay Later.
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.
PhD, MPH, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Advanced Certified Doula and Birth Doula Trainer
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