Labor Doula Training Program

Hi there!! I am so happy you are considering training with Atlanta’s Baby Consultant to be come a Certified Doula! Below you will find a description of the course and what you can look to gain from it. This intimate course is 16 hours split between 2-4 days depending on the cohort. The training comes with a 6 month mentorship where together we make sure you are completely ready to take clients after completion (most trainees have clients before the mentorship is over!!). So let’s get in to it!

Course Description:

Our comprehensive Labor Doula Training Program is designed to prepare aspiring professionals for a fulfilling career in supporting expectant parents during one of the most transformative moments of their lives. This training equips you with the knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to provide invaluable emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families.

Course Highlights:

1. Foundations of Labor Support: Gain a deep understanding of the physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.

2. Communication and Relationship Building: Learn effective communication techniques to establish trust and build strong relationships with expectant parents and healthcare providers.

3. Comfort Measures: Explore a wide range of comfort measures, including breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and pain relief options to ease labor discomfort.

4. Labor Support Techniques: Develop hands-on skills to assist during labor, including positioning, massage, and support for various birth plans.

5. Medical Procedures and Interventions: Understand common medical procedures and interventions during childbirth to provide informed support and help parents make decisions.

6. Cultural Competency and Diversity: Explore cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness to provide inclusive and respectful care to a diverse clientele.

7. Postpartum Support: Learn about the early postpartum period and how to provide emotional and practical support to new families.

8. Business and Professional Development: Develop the tools and strategies to launch your labor doula career, including marketing, ethics, and client management.

9. Hands-On Practicum: Gain practical experience by attending births as a doula-in-training under the guidance of experienced mentors.

10. Certification and Continuing Education: Discuss the process of becoming a certified labor doula and explore opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements for Certification

  • Completion of 2-day training

  • Completion of 6 month mentorship: meeting at least once each month for a minimum 1hr each session.

  • Completion of mentorship assignments: all geared towards building your brand and business

  • Completion of three reading assignments and a video submission of a report.

Our Labor Doula Training Program is taught by experienced professionals in the field of childbirth support and is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to embark on a fulfilling career as a labor doula. Whether you aspire to work independently, within a birthing center, or alongside midwives and obstetricians, this course will prepare you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of expectant families.

Join us on this journey of empowerment and support, and become an integral part of the birthing experience for countless parents as they welcome their precious babies into the world.

Sign up for our next class today!!