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Become a Birth Doula

Three formats. One DONA-approved certification. More than 10,000 doulas trained.

If you want meaningful work supporting birthing people and their families, this is where it starts. I’ve certified more than 10,000 birth doulas over 30+ years. Whether you can block off a single weekend, train across five weekly evenings, or finish Monday through Friday, you’ll end up with the same DONA certification and the same support after the training ends.

Pick the schedule that fits your life. Then pick a date.

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What every format includes

Every format covers the same curriculum and puts you on the same DONA certification path.

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Childbirth
  • Birth Doula Training
  • Lactation for Birth Professionals
  • Basics of Bereavement Support
  • Doula Business Basics
  • Ongoing Support in the Alumni Community

After the Training

  • DONA International certification path
  • Guided Notes workbook (yours to keep)
  • Lifetime listing on MeetYourDoula.com so birth families can find and hire you
  • Weekly co-working and mentoring (free, forever)
  • A private community of more than 10,000 graduates who have done this work

Investment

$650
Regular tuition
$610
Early bird
Available 30 days before each training

Payment plans available at checkout.

Most doulas recover the cost of training after one or two clients. Doulas I've trained earn $1,500 and up per birth. Many build full-time careers from it.

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"I can't express enough how amazing the online Doula Training is. Robin sets you up to succeed. She has developed an amazing support system that is always giving. The support that you receive after the training is beyond incredible. I would not be where I am without the community that she has created."
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Birth Doula

DONA International Approved Birth Doula Trainer

More than 10,000 doulas trained across 30+ years

3 Full Days, Dive Deep and Finish Fast

Best if you can block off three full days and want to finish in a single weekend.

  • Schedule: Three consecutive full days, Fri to Sun or Wed to Fri
  • Time per day: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Total time to finish: One weekend
  • Best for: People who want the fastest path to certification
May 15-17, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET June 3-5, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET June 19-21, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
See all 10 dates Show fewer dates July 10-12, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Aug 28-30, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Sep 18-20, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Oct 9-11, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Oct 23-25, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Nov 6-8, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Dec 4-6, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET

Once a Week for 5 Weeks, Take Your Time

Best if your weekends are not your own and you want space between sessions to absorb the material.

  • Schedule: One evening per week, for 5 weeks
  • Time per session: 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Total time to finish: Just over a month
  • Best for: People working or parenting on weekends
Starts June 2, 2026 • Tuesdays, 6 to 10:30 p.m. ET Starts Sep 1, 2026 • Tuesdays, 6 to 10:30 p.m. ET Starts Oct 7, 2026 • Wednesdays, 6 to 10:30 p.m. ET Starts Nov 3, 2026 • Tuesdays, 6 to 10:30 p.m. ET

5 Consecutive Days, Finish in One Week

Best if your weekday mornings are free and you prefer five shorter sessions over three long days.

  • Schedule: Five consecutive days, Monday to Friday
  • Time per day: 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
  • Total time to finish: One week
  • Best for: People who want to finish fast but find three full days too intense
May 4-8, 2026 • 9 a.m. ET start June 22-26, 2026 • 9 a.m. ET start Dec 7-11, 2026 • 9 a.m. ET start

Before You Register

No prior experience required. Training is fully live online, not recorded modules you watch alone. You’ll have me as your trainer and 10,000+ graduates as your community the day you’re done.

Questions? Email [email protected]