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As a seasoned and experienced doula of almost 10 years, Chelsea is full of knowledge to share about doula work and how to turn your dream into a reality. This workshop is fun, interactive, and full of great information!

This training is a 2-day 18 hour comprehensive workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support your clients in and out of the birth space.

Birth Doula Training

Part One - The Doula Foundation

  • What is a Doula? Greek terminology + definition
  • Doula Scope of Practice
  • Doulas and Advocacy
  • Understanding Different personality types
  • Reading the room + attunement

Part Two - The Doula Philosophy

  • Becoming connected in the community + establishing rapport
  • Confidence in your role and value
  • Establishing your doula philosophy
  • Continuing education

Part Three - The Doula Encyclopedia

  • Conception, Infertility, Birth Control
  • The Three Trimesters of Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Anatomy
  • Tests, procedures, and ultrasounds
  • The doulas role during pregnancy
  • Preparing for Labor
  • Resources for the pregnant person
  • Childbirth Education
  • Preparing for Postpartum/PMAD

Part Four - The Labor Doula

  • The Three Stages of Labor
  • The Different Types of birth: Hospital, Birth Center, Homebirth
  • Variations of Normal, Induction, and Breech Birth
  • Physiological Birth
  • Comfort Measures - The Five Senses
  • Emergencies and other challenges
  • The Birth Partner
  • Immediate postpartum support & Newborn Care

Part Five - The Professional Doula

  • How to establish a target market
  • Creating your brand
  • Networking with perinatal providers
  • Insurance, taxes, and other backend business practices
  • Doula self care


The following key topics will be included in the Birth Doula Training:

Birth Doula Training

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Upcoming Trainings

Workshops are 18 hours total over the course of a weekend.

Current schedule:

5/20/23 9am-5pm
5/21/23 9am-5pm
Lexington, NC

Cost: $300


Post- Training

So what happens after you complete the training? Great question! We will email you with a list of tasks to complete. You'll have 18 months to finish each task and complete your certification. Join our group on Facebook to receive ongoing support and mentorship as you navigate the certification process. We're here for you! The tasks required are as follows: 

Click the Facebook icon to join our Facebook group for trainees and receive ongoing support and guidance as you navigate the certification process. We are here for you!

  • Become Infant & Adult CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Complete the open book Certification Exam
  • Attend 3 births of any kind and complete evaluation forms
  • Read "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin

let's connect!

The world needs more doulas. Families deserve as much emotional and educational support as they do medical support. Let's bring the "village" back into the community. It takes teamwork to raise a baby and every family deserves to have unbiased support during their birth and postpartum experience. Train with me so you turn your skills into a life-changing career and support your perinatal community.

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The leading expert & creator of The Doula College.

we'd love to get to know you.  Come chat with us

You are passionate about supporting families

You don't know how to get started as a doula

You have a basic knowledge of birth and want to learn more

Birth, babies, and breastfeeding are all you talk about

You've taken a doula training before and need a refresher

You are looking for a modern approach to doula learning

You seek mentorship as you navigate birth worker life

You need business advice

Placenta Encapsulation peeks your interest

Being self employed and profitable is your goal

You want hands on experience

You are already a successful doula and want to take your business to the next level

Our trainings are right for you if...

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