ONLINE BIRTH DOULA CURRICULUM
This course will take you approximately 30 hours to complete and includes a total of 9.5 hours of video footage and 6 hours of audio lessons as well as a comprehensive manual, 5 quizzes, journaling, reading and valuable self reflection exercises.
There are NO exams, simply immerse yourself in the comprehensive content, with recommended reading and links to relevant resources as you progress through the course.
Role of A Doula
Introductory Grounding Visualisation (audio 16:56)
The What is a Doula? (video 39.45)
Physiological Birth and the Stages of Labour
Lecture: Pre-labour, First Stage, Transition (video 45:27)
Lecture: 2nd Stage, Birth, Placenta & the Golden Hour (video 57:07)
Birthing & the Stages of Labour (video 55:23)
Lecture: Hormones of Pregnancy & Birth (video 40:14)
Medical Intervention
Lecture: What is Medical Intervention and the Cascade of Intervention? (video 59:53)
Gentle Caesarian Birth (video 27:15)
Practical: Active Birth
Positions for Labour (video 21:04)
Acupressure for Birth (video 10:51)
Hands on Massage for Birth (video 13:25)
Rebozo for Pregnancy & Birth (video 15:57)
Birth Stories
Trish’s Birth Story (audio 32:17)
Abby’s Birth Story (audio 36:46)
Birth Plans (video 12:06)
Tools and Tips for Doulas
What’s in my Doula Bag (video 14:41)
Practical Tips for Doulas (video 37:34)
Communication Skills
Reflective and Active Listening (video 10:56)
Supporting Trauma and when to Refer (audio 49:14)
Postpartum Support
Lecture: Breast Feeding Support (video 31:50)
Self Awareness/ Personal Growth for Doulas (audio 12:00)
Establishing Doula Practice/ Client Completion
Marketing & Finding Clients (video 13:54)
PRACTICAL: Connecting with the Soul of your Doula Business (video 20:04)
Doula Client Meetings and Saying Goodbye (audio 11:20)
Virtual Doula Support (video 5:49)
BONUS CONTENT! Mother Blessing/Blessing Way Circle (video 3:36 plus detailed guide in manual)
Course Completion
Imposter Syndrome (video 2:17)
Where to next? (video 3:28)
NB The Doula Certification Module is an extra level of study not listed above and includes 3 live one to one video calls, with mentoring support as you step into the ‘hands-on’ aspect of becoming a doula with the required attendance at 3 trainee births, and attending a childbirth education class/course.