As a kid, I always LOVED babies. I was the neighborhood nanny as a pre-teen, and had a natural instinct to be nurturing. In 2014, I gave birth to my first child at the young age of 21. My birth experience was quite traumatic and postpartum was ROUGH. I decided that this is not how becoming a parent should feel. I researched resources in my area for new parents and learned what a doula was! I took my first training in 2015 and the rest is history.
I gave birth to my daughter in 2016 and had another traumatic birth, this time at the fault of no one. I was so lucky to be surrounded by amazing midwives and a doula who held my hand and supported me every step of the way. This experience inspired me to launch my doula agency, La Bella Birth and Baby.
Since then, I have mentored many aspiring and new doulas. Helping people navigate the birth world, especially at the beginning of their doula career, is a huge passion of mine. That's why I created The Doula College!
Thanks for taking an interest in my doula training program. I'm excited to tell you all about me!
I'm Chelsea.
My doula training organization was still new when I first became a doula, and while the information was great, the support was not. I felt like my training was too business focused, and not enough PERSON focused. This training organization claimed to be "compassionate" and "non-judgmental", but over time, I saw many of their leaders proceed to judge and shame doulas who didn't practice the same way they did. This is why I created The Doula College. Here, not only can you can learn all about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, but you can learn all about the different ways you can practice as a doula too. There is no one size fits all - and that's okay! I'm here to guide you as you figure out which path is best for you.
The Doula College curriculum is a perfect blend of childbirth education, hand-on training, networking with local providers, and business support. When you finish training with me, you'll be mad you didn't find me sooner.
Carol Burnett
When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.
Why train with me?
I'm so glad you asked.
Here are a few of my favorite resources to share with my clients!
Evidence Based Birth - self explanatory! Click to learn more.
Spinning Babies is a great resource for non-medical support. Click to learn more!
ACOG (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists) - straight from the source!
@Badassmotherbirther - one of my favorite birthy instagram accounts!
Below are the current trainings that we offer. They are only offered in-person at this time. Sign up for our newsletter and get updates on when we launch new things!
Doula Trainings
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In this hands-on training, we use a real live placenta to teach you the anatomy and proper sanitary standards when dealing with human organs. We will clean, steam, dehydrate, and encapsulate a placenta together in real time!
Placenta Encapsulation Training
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Our Postpartum Doula Training will teach you how to swaddle, soothe, and care for a newborn baby. We will discuss safe sleep, PMAD, healthy sleep routines, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and so much more! You will be prepared and ready to offer your knowledgeable support to your postpartum clients.
Postpartum Doula Training
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Our comprehensive Birth Doula Training will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently support your clients throughout their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum experience. Click below to read the class objectives.
Birth Doula Training
