Do you want to become A DOULA?
JOIN THE PBC DOULA TRAINING PROGRAM!
Our next cohort will begin September of 2024. 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!
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!
We are currently offering
scholarships
for BIPOC, Spanish-speaking, mum-speaking, muslim, and queer people!
Course Format
12 weeks of live hybrid classes (one class per week)
2 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
Scholarships available for BIPOC, Spanish-speaking, Muslim, and Queer people.
Payment plans available!
Dates
1. Sept 14th (12-3)
2. Sept 21st (12-3 with Special Guest Sabia Wade!)
3. Sept 28th (12-3)
4. Oct 5th (12-3)
5. Oct 12th (12-3)
6. Oct 14th (SAT 10-4)
7. Oct 19th (12-3)
8 Oct 26th (12-3)
9. Nov 2nd (12-3)
10. Nov 4th (SAT 10-4)
11. Nov 9th (12-3)
12. Nov 16th (12-3)