Nurturing Birth - Doula training courses

Have you ever thought about becoming a doula?

Have you been searching for the right doula course?

Nurturing Birth is here to help!

We provide Doula courses across the UK, Europe and the Middle East and online with mentoring options for new and existing doulas, as well as the international Nurturing Birth Directory to help parents find the right birth or postnatal doula. We offer additional courses to enhance doulas’ knowledge and skills as well as a strong community and support network.

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It's important for us to bust any myths about ment

It's important for us to bust any myths about mentoring - and this is one that we stumble upon from time to time.⠀
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Please know that you can be mentored at any point of your doula story, and you will feel all the benefits, whether you have clients in place or not.⠀
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In fact, we know that starting out as a doula is a huge step for so many of us - and the many different ways there are to find clients can feel overwhelming and daunting to some.⠀
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So perhaps this stage of the journey is the perfect time for mentoring. To have time and space with your mentor to talk through your ideas for your doula work, how it may look in your future, where you might source clients and how your business will grow in the way you want it to, with you.⠀
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Talk to us for more information about our mentoring programme. We have different programmes in place - for individual sessions, or blocks of time, spread over weeks or months. We can't wait to hear from you!⠀
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#doula #doulachat #doulalove #doulamentor #mentoreddoula #nurtureddoula #doulathedoula #lockdowndoula #virtualdoula

In this week's Nurturing birth newsletter, Sophie

In this week's Nurturing birth newsletter, Sophie has been talking about the "readiness" for being a doula when people come to start one of our courses.⠀
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"Is now the right time?"⠀
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Let us tell you that any time is the right time!⠀
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If you have even a flicker of interest in becoming a doula, then really you already are. You have simply come to us to unlock your doula powers through exploration of your ideas, experiences and desires for the future.⠀
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In Sophie's words: "If a course is about exploration - about taking time to feel into the stories, beliefs and ideas - then there is no need to wait for a perfect time because any time you give yourself to explore leads into further enquiry, self-reflection and development⠀
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The beautiful thing about a Nurturing Birth doula course is that there is no time pressure to go out and be a doula professionally - some people take the full six months to complete their post-course work and then further months or even years before they start seeking clients. Doulaing is learning for life ... we never stop ... with every client, on every course, with every book we read, in every conversation with other doulas or health professionals, on study days, workshops and conferences, in our mentoring sessions, and even on social media!"⠀
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So really, what are you waiting for? Take that leap of faith that we talk about often. We would love to hear from you to explore your doula dreams. We have courses to suit all and payment plans in place to spread to cost. Drop us a line to find out more!⠀
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#doula #doulachat #doulalove #doulatraining #doulatrainingcourse #doulacourse #doulalondon #onlinedoulacourse #virtualdoula #onlinedoula #remotedoulacourse #distancedoula #lockdowndoula

Did someone say "virtual" Retreat Day? Yes we did!

Did someone say "virtual" Retreat Day? Yes we did! It's coming on Monday 1st June!⠀
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Following the oxytocin-fuelled success of our Social Distancing Doula course, we are more confident than ever before, that despite the challenges of social distancing measures, we can all find much needed connection and support which we all need in these challenging times we are living through.⠀⠀
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So welcome to our virtual Retreat Day! Taking place between 9.30-12.30 on 1st June, via Zoom, this day will offer everything you would expect from a Nurturing Birth Retreat Day.⠀⠀
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Prepare to come together in a safe space to be heard and supported, to reflect and celebrate who you are. The retreat will be dedicated to nurturing your mind and body, full of fun, with a variety of activities.⠀⠀
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Over a 3-hour period, via Zoom call, we will be looking at making connections with one another as well as ourselves. We will be offering you a safe place to share your experiences, challenges and successes. You will have the opportunity to take stock of where you are in general and in ways more specific to you and your needs. There will be an opportunity for deep relaxation, self-care and connection, as well as a chance to revisit your plans, desires and aspirations.⠀⠀
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Anyone who has experienced one of our Retreat Days will know just how good they are for the soul. This is SO needed at this time of uncertainty, so why not treat yourself to some hours out of normality, find a quiet corner, a warm drink and let us hold some time and space for you.⠀⠀
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Head to the "Retreats and Workshops" section of our website to make a booking. We look forward to seeing you!⠀⠀
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#Doula #doulalove #doulathedoula #doularetreat #virtualretreat #birthworkers #doulalondon #virtualdoula #doulaservices #onlinedoula #remotedoula

You may have seen the B.R.A.I.N acronym in our sto

You may have seen the B.R.A.I.N acronym in our stories recently. It is a useful tool to remind ourselves of during our decision making and signposting to others.
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Here it is again for anyone who needs it to help gain some clarity 🌟 💭 🌟 .
Another super important part of our development here at Nurturing Birth - and an incredibly useful tool to help gain clarity - is mentoring. We are so proud of our mentoring programme and it’s benefits for the doulas who are on it. We will be sharing more testimonials soon so you can hear for yourself!
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#doula #doulachat #doulamentor #doulalove #doulathedoula #informedbirth #informedchoices #informeddoula #doulamentor #mentoreddoula

We came across this video and had to share 💕 It

We came across this video and had to share 💕 It shows a beautifully calm and gentle moment of bringing baby into the world, into the warmth of the birthing pool and onto mum’s chest. Lots of skin to skin, oxytocin flowing, helping to promote bonding and soothing after childbirth.
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You could be a part of moments like this, Doulas are so privileged to be present at births in all scenarios. Talk to us to find out more! 💕
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Such beautiful imagery, thanks for sharing @eyeswideimaging 🤗
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Posted @withregram • @eyeswideimaging Good morning!
Welcome to Eyeswide Imaging, Birth Videography and Photography. 👋
Did you know the first birth film I made was the birth of our daughter Iluka. This is one of the most special things I have created (Iluka and the film) and it was around this time that my eyes were really opened to the world of birth photography and films.
I believe that birth is the ultimate, unscripted expression of love and life, and it is an honor for me to be there to record these life changing moments for you. .
#birthfilm #birthstory #newborn #birthbecomesher #empoweredbirth #gentlebirth #waterbirth #siblingdoula #birthcentre #midwife #baby #calmbirth #birthphotog
#eyeswideimaging #birthphotography

This seems like a nice kind of #oxytocin high to e

This seems like a nice kind of #oxytocin high to end another week of our Social Distancing Doula Course with our wonderful new doulas. This is perfect viewing for a happy Friday evening!
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Posted @withregram • @positivebirthmovement Films like this one take cultural norms about birth being this terrifying undignified gross diempowering thing and wrap them in a big warm hug until they shapeshift into honey and moonbeams.
Thanks for sharing @sacredsonghomebirth ❤

Reposted from @sacredsonghomebirth
This big sister wanted to help catch her sibling and announce the gender. (notice what brother was wanting to catch) We LOVE family birth! #sacredsonghomebirth #kansascityhomebirth #waterbirth #siblingbirth @inspirationalbirths @monicadrakebirthdoula

#positivebirth #positivebirthmovement #yourbodyyourbabyyourchoices #waterbirth #youcandoit #siblingsatbirth #homebirth #womenarestrong #feministbirth #givebirthlikeafeminist

This is so true @monetnicolebirths . That initial

This is so true @monetnicolebirths .
That initial look of shock, joy, awe, love, wonder, amazement! It’s such a special moment to be part of and as doulas, we know how privileged we are to share it with the families we work with 💕 .
Do you find yourself wanting to be part of this too? Come and find out more on one of our courses, let us release your inner doula!
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Ping us an email to find out more. We are currently running our doula courses virtually to meet with social distancing requirements and they are proving hugely successful, we are really enjoying meeting our new doulas over Zoom - and can’t wait for an in-person get together when lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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#doula #doulalove #doulachat #lockdowndoulas #doulatraining #doulapreparationcourse #virtualdoula #birthworkers #onlinedoulatraining. .
Posted @withregram • @monetnicolebirths It doesn't matter if it's your first baby or your fourth baby...this moment of shock/joy/disbelief happens every single time. Birth is magical like that.

This week in the Nurturing Birth newsletter, Sophi

This week in the Nurturing Birth newsletter, Sophie is talking about different ideas for new baby gifts for parents in those early days with their bundle of joy 👶⠀
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While any new parent is grateful for the gifts that come in those early days, there are some that don't quite hit the mark!⠀
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Topping the list of less than ideal gifts are flowers (with a tiny baby, who has time for refreshing water and discarding old blooms before they smell stagnant?); alcohol that may not be able to be consumed if mum is breastfeeding, and an influx of clothes, some of which might not get that "save for best" outing they are intended for!⠀
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Topping the list of most useful gifts is surely an extra pair of hands! A post-natal doula can be a saviour in those crazy hazy early days. Someone to literally hold the baby when mum wants to take a shower, have a nap, put some washing on or simply have someone to talk to over a cup of tea that they haven't had to make themselves!⠀
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Who wishes they had had a post-natal doula in the early days?⠀
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Many doulas train for post-natal work specifically. It can offer a workable pattern around your own children going to school or nursery and is more routine than the unpredictable nature of being on-call. It is a role that is so rewarding, what can be better than supporting and empowering a mother as she recovers from bringing new life into the world?⠀
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Do drop us a line to find out more about becoming a post-natal doula - and don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list if you aren't already! 💕⠀
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#doula #doulachat #doulalove #doulacare #postnataldoula #doulatraining #doulapreparation #virtualdoula #onlinedoula #napssavelives #selfcareisnotselfish #birthprep #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #fourthtrimester #newborn

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