Our Expansive Course is ideal if you know that being a doula is the right path for you – the course is a combination of online learning, face-to-face time with a course facilitator and one-to-one mentoring throughout.
What you can expect from the expansive course:
- Three 2-day gatherings across 4 months with an experienced working doula with a focus for each group gathering on the doula role in birth, postnatal and business/self-care
- Reflective work to be completed in advance of each group gathering, as well as after
- Preparation for the course – exploring beliefs, feelings and knowledge around pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Modules to be completed online in advance of each group gathering
- Online learning – introduction to topics in advance of the group sessions
- Learn from more than 15 guest specialists via online modules created specifically for the Nurturing Birth course
- Mentoring from the start of your course with your chosen mentor – 5 dedicated sessions supporting you through your course and as you start your business
- Opportunity to continue with the ongoing mentoring at £60 per session
- Full practice doula interview with your mentor with discussion and feedback afterwards
- One year to complete all the online course modules
- Nurturing Birth Expansive Course Certificate on completion of the course and home study modules to the satisfaction of the Course Facilitator
- Secret Facebook group available from six weeks prior to the first group gathering up to six months after completion of the group work with weekly contact from your Course Facilitator, opportunities to share and ask for support
All doulas completing a Nurturing Birth course will get:
- Nurturing Birth Doula logos to put on websites and other promotional materials
- A comprehensive manual full of evidence-based research and information to support you in starting your doula journey
- A free listing on the international Nurturing Birth Directory
- Discounted options on some of our CPD courses
- Invitation to a secret Facebook group where you can get support from our warm, welcoming network of Nurturing Birth doulas across the globe
- Invitations to Nurturing Birth doula gatherings
- A quarterly e-newsletter with up-to-date research, information, CPD options and support
- The well-respected position of being a Nurturing Birth doula
- Option to join Doula UK
Interested in becoming a Doula?
Have a look at our upcoming courses to find a course happening near you.
