JOIN THE PBC DOULA TRAINING PROGRAM!

Our next cohort will begin Spring of 2025. Specific dates TBD. Register to reserve your spot now!

BEING A DOULA IS A SACRED CALLING THAT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. HAVING THE PASSION, ABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, AND RESILIENCE TO SUPPORT PEOPLE THROUGH PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND BEYOND IS A HUGE COMMITMENT. IF YOU FEEL LIKE THIS INCREDIBLE WORK IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU, LEARN MORE BELOW!

Register now!

We are officially an approved Medicaid Doula Training! By completing this training and required certification standards, you will qualify to apply as an approved Medicaid provider!

WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is someone who provides non-medical support to birthing people and their families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

What is included in the PBC Doula Training Program?

You can expect to learn about…

The PBC culture - inclusivity, community service, birth justice, trauma training, open communication, and more!
Anatomy & physiology of birth
Positional importance of baby and birthing person
Comfort measures
Interventions/medications
Pregnancy and birth complications
Babyfeeding
Infant behavior (sleep, body language, biological norms)
Trauma informed care training
Systemic racism in birth and how to create a shift in the system
Postpartum: mood disorders, newborn care, relationship support
How to do good quality research and be a lifelong student
Doula tools training (peanut balls, TENS units, what’s in a hospital room, etc.)
Physical/Emotional/Logistical support
Work/life balance

And more!

What makes PBC unique?

We are passionate about birth justice and breaking the systems that result in birth trauma. This includes understand and dismantling systemic racism throughout perinatal care. As doulas, we have a special opportunity to affect real change in the birthing space through education, support, and advocacy. Every part of PBC’s doula training program is rooted in anti-racism and inclusivity.

We are currently offering

flexible payment plans!

Course Format

12 weeks of live classes (one class per week)
3 full day in-person trainings
Recorded classes available if one has to be missed
Guest teachers and presenters
Weekly assignments
Reading list
A close-knit community
Potential entry into the PBC doula group, gaining gradual access to clients and a robust team.
NEXT SESSION STARTS IN SEPTEMBER!

Doula expectations

Live attendance at 80% of classes
Commitment to advocating for birthing justice in the community
Completion of classes and assignments

Completion of reading list and book reports (books must be obtained by student, we provide PDF downloads when available, and encourage lending/borrowing)
Infant/Child CPR Certification
Shadowing 2 births with another doula (up to the doula to schedule)
Attendance at a PBC birth and bodyfeeding class
Willingness and ability to dive into on-call life once training is complete
Written assessment of birthing culture in your area

Investment

$2,400

Payment plans available!