This course lays the foundation for anyone pursuing a path as a birth doula. A collaboration between Carriage House Birth, Woven Bodies, and Dorcas Davis Consulting, our 4-day intensive program offers comprehensive training and fundamental information so you are adequately equipped with the expertise to support birthing families with confidence and compassion.
Every birth experience is unique, so we think it’s critical that our doula training students learn from teachers with a breadth of lived experiences. Your teachers will include experienced doulas, seasoned mentors focused on the perinatal space, esteemed birth educators, and antiracist and LGBTQIA+ activists. Building a solid base of medical knowledge around birth is crucial, but so too is work that goes beyond the physical acts of laboring and delivery. In the CHB training program you will also dig deep into questions of bias, privilege, race, and inequalities, which all intersect the birthing process.
Learning, particularly this kind of learning, is not an island. So, each week to support more nuanced exploration of the chosen material there will be Share Circles led by peers or mentors that foster a more collective approach to learning. Assignments and coursework will test both your acquired knowledge and offer opportunities for thoughtful reflection in various formats.
Training Topics
Each day we will deep dive into a new subject essential for your foundational training. Here’s a sample of what will be covered over the course of 4 days.Â
+ History of American Obstetrics and Midwifery Care
+ Anatomy and Physiology of Birth
+ High Risk Pregnancies and Interventions
+ Antiracism Workshop with Dorcas Davis Consulting
+ LGBTQIA+ Workshop with Woven Bodies
+ Comfort Techniques
+ Your Doula Bag
+ Building Your Doula Business
+ Postpartum Support
Our goal is to make our doula training as accessible as possible: if this kind of work is calling you, we can make it work for you. CHB offers a sliding scale of $899-$1299 for more information CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of our FAQs.
Providing our doula training is a huge commitment in both time and resources for our team, and as a result we do not offer refunds on any cancellations. We understand that life happens and a one time deferment may be granted. For tuition deferment please contact us at info@carriagehousebirth.comÂ
“I took the Birth Doula Training with CHB in the summer of 2022, and I cannot say enough good things about it. It was comprehensive, informative and inclusive. As a queer person, I particularly valued the time this training took to discuss the challenges queer families face in family planning. I completed the training feeling confident and well equipped to support my future clients.” - Mary Peterson
"I am so thankful I took this class and feel so energized to keep learning and growing!" - Victoria Elker
"I felt held and supported during and after my CHB doula training. CHB’s commitment to the principles of history, racial, gender and disability justice showed up in every training session. One of the highlights of the person-centered training approach is group conversations which deepen human connection and allow for real-time responses to curiosities. I could feel the practitioner’s care, commitment, and integrity in nurturing the lineage of birthworkers CHB is supporting. I felt as though they showed up to this training as they would a birth: spacious, supportive and informed. I have recommended CHB’s training to dear friends and will continue to advocate for this program for life to all looking to become a doula or learn more about birthwork.” - Chloe Grigsby
"My Birth Doula training at CHB was incredibly powerful. I was surrounded by experienced professionals who brought a wealth of life experience, warmth, and support. They created a safe and welcoming space for us, fostering a sense of connection and trust. I truly felt that we bonded as a group, and I walked away with a solid foundation for my new career as a Doula. I feel confident and prepared to support families, thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained during my training." - Andrea Warmington
“Before this training I really only saw a small connection between birth work and activism. And now with everything I learned, I know that my heart and my gut were feeling in the right direction. CHB's doula training showed me how I can empower myself as a birth worker, in order to best serve my community of birthers and birthing families.” - Saya Arriaga
"The CHB Birth Doula training was literally life changing. I went into it super excited to learn more about becoming a birth doula, and it really delivered! The learning space at Grand Street Healing Project was warm, inviting, and cozy, and by the end of the four days of training, our cohort all had such love for each other that we continue talking to this day! The instructors were so knowledgeable and so real - learning from them was an absolute honor. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to get into birth work or deepen their training and understanding to take this class!" - Riv Schwartzman
