
Doula Training Course
Offered with flexible options in-person or home study
Beautiful training for Doulas who dream of a great future
Who is The Doula Training Course designed for?
Anyone who…
- Wants to support pregnant couples through their pregnancy, birth, and beyond
- Is a kind, caring, and compassionate
- Is looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career
- Is looking for a bespoke, boutique course
What is a Doula and why should I become one?
Doulas help pregnancy and childbirth be the positive experience it is meant to be!
Ask any mother… “Did you have all your physical and emotional needs met during your pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond?” and there is a very high chance she will say NO!”
Also go ahead and ask her “Would you have loved to have had a woman assisting you during your labour and birth?” and there is a very strong chance she will reply with “Well my partner was ok and meant well, BUT yes I wish I’d had more help both during the birth with massage, guidance, acupressure points, suggestions to get in the shower, bath and to move around, also afterwards as well during the first year or so…”
Birth Doulas (also called Childbirth Assistants, Labour Support Professionals, Birth Assistants, or Birth Companions) provide emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy, labour, birth and immediate postpartum.
Doulas are professionally trained women who provide comfort measures and support before, during, and after delivery.
Research has shown that doulas help women have positive birth experiences, decrease the need for pain medication, improve breastfeeding success, and reduce the need for cesarean sections and other invasive procedures.
No not at all. It would be helpful if you have a current first Aid certificate but not essential, though I would recommend obtaining it over the next year.
No not necessary, as the most important aspect is to be empathetic and compassionate. Experience can be helpful of course, so if you’ve had a baby great, if you haven’t had a baby that’s great too.
No. This is a completely unregulated industry, so you do not have re-registration fees, no you don’t have to buy insurance. Nothing is compulsory. Julie does guide all her trainee doulas through ethics, yes to ensure a smooth life as a Doula.
What are the course options?
Plan 1: At Home Online Course
Correspondence/Online/Skype course for Birth & Post Natal. Only $500.
Plan 2: The Titanium Doula Course (1 day per week)
10 Weeks, 1 day or evening per week. Great for school mums. Only $1750.
+ Post Natal Doula Home Study Course as a free bonus inclusion!
Plan 3: The Titanium Doula Course (2 days per week)
5 Weeks, 2 days or evenings per week. Great for Sydney locals. Only $1750.
+ Post Natal Doula Home Study Course as a free bonus inclusion!
Plan 4: The Sapphire Doula Course (3 full days)
3 full days. Great for those from interstate. Only $1000.
+ Post Natal Doula Home Study Course as a free bonus inclusion!
Plan 5: The Silver Doula Course (4 full days)
4 full days in person. Only $1850.
+ Post Natal Doula Home Study Course as a free bonus inclusion!
Plan 6: The Crystal Doula Course (14 days)
14 days. Only $2500.
+ Post Natal Doula Home Study Course as a free bonus inclusion!
Plan 7: The Ultimate Doula Course (6 to 12 months)
6 to 12 months, day or evening flexible format for the ultimate Birth Doula, Post Natal Doula & Childbirth Education training. Only $5000.
Watch this 30 second video to see the course options explained:
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What are the inclusions in the Doula Training Course?
- Flexible course learning - in person or online in 7 different formats to suit you
- Fun, fascinating, friendly and interactive learning
- Group size is small, casual, easy-going
- Venue is clean, comfortable and a relaxed atmosphere
- No stress, no exams, no hidden extra tasks to do before gaining your certificate
- Certificate will be issued with your name on it on the final day of your course for you to take home and cherish
- On-going support and guidance is provided
What topics are covered in the Doula Training Course?
- The fine art of all the important comfort measures for labour, the active birth positioning and details for effective pushing positions, what to say to a woman in labour to get her to relax, (hint don’t say just relax!)
- Magnificent massage techniques that magically make women release and relax
- The amazing details of breath work; good for you and good for the labouring woman
- Conserving the labouring woman’s energy so she’s not exhausted
- How to deal with breech positions; how to turn, what to do, when to do it
- Acupuncture / acupressure points for overdue and during labour
- Tips on how to observe and listen carefully to a labouring woman to be able to match up your skills with what she needs at the right moment
- How to help women use their own facilities at home during pre-labour and early labour prior to coming into the hospital
- The most beneficial use of hospital facilities and being aware of how hospitals vary in what they offer
- Waterbirth, benefits, setting up, what to expect; reasons why the Dept of Health completely endorse Waterbirth as safe and best
- Stages of labour, what they are, what to be aware of; talking to experienced midwives
- Being part of the team if other friends and family are present
- Physiology, anatomy, hormones
- Enhancing partner’s role, boosting his/her confidence, ensuring he/she is taking care of themselves with sufficient food
- Bonding for the new family, the first hours after the birth, the breast crawl and the first breastfeed
- Follow up appointments debriefing the birth experience afterwards
- Photographs; the right angles, the best pics to catch, the romance of black and white pics, the must have shots
What are the benefits of the Doula Training Course?
- Multiple options to suit your schedule and learning preferences
- Fully online option for those from interstate
- Comprehensive, in-depth course materials
- Join a fulfilling profession
- Popular and highly recommended course and facilitator
Praise from Previous Participants
She made me curious as she spoke highly of women-empowerment and spoke about birth as if it was pure wonder. I called Julie right on the spot and she spent more than 20min with me, explaining her Training Program, which was highly flexible which is what I need at this stage of my life. I had a good feeling about her competency and genuine compassion. I told her that I had an insecurity about my dyslexia and she left me feeling affirmed that I'm "safe with her".
I think this is the most valuable trait of a great doula, and I definitely have felt safe with her, at every step of the training. If I was looking for a doula myself, she is definitely the one I'd want to learn from. I completed Julie's work books and loved the way she guided me to dig deeper and research my own answers.
She regularly asked about what I would do in a certain circumstance as a doula, which helped give me the confidence to see myself as a doula, although I was still in-training.
I felt she was great at coaching me to see myself where I want to be, and to remember that learning is a lifelong journey.
I also booked to see Julie face-to-face at her cosy home for 4 full days of mentoring.
She was so flexible and worked around my schedule. I saw her 3 times and we left the 4th meeting till after my first client's birth. We spoke for hours and I learnt so much in such a short amount of time. On top of the valuable Information I learned, I was very inspired and I felt confident that being a doula is truly the path for me. Julie is incredibly generous. It was so nice to meet an experienced doula who still loves birth with such a passion and an awe for birth.
She has a great desire to see couples empowered and be supportive of each other, and to see healthy families in our society.
Thank you so much for our chat this morning. 😊 It has been so comforting to know that you are just a phone call away to talk about any questions I have had about both of the Doula courses & work books.
Your knowledge just inspires me! It has been an amazing eye opening journey for me. You are an amazing lady…Thank you!
I was worried that at almost 60 years I would struggle with some aspects of the course, but you made the journey one that I am proud of.
I have loved every moment doing both of the courses! It has kept me sane whilst being in “isolation” during this terrible time.
I have gained so much knowledge. Wow how things have changed since I had my two wonderful boys (now men) back in the eighties. Women need to feel empowered and know they have choices, and not be afraid to use their voices.
When I first started the Birth Doula Course, watching the you- tube videos and reading the books it just blew me away. I cried watching most of the videos. The sheer joy of so many natural births and the way the Doulas supported these births/parents. So calm and relaxed! And the babies were not whisked away from their Mother’s!
I’ve just completed the Post- Partum Doula Course, and again it was amazing and I found it actually answered so many un answered questions for me and closed doors on a lot of my questions from back in the eighties.
The importance of “being supported”, encouraged and reassured, that yes there is help out there if you need it and do not be afraid to ask for it.
Going onto websites was wonderful, so much information! I just kept reading and reading. I would love to do refresher courses/ workshops to keep up to date with everything and learn new skills.
Thank you again Julie!
Extra Info

When you Apply to do the Birth and Post Natal Doula Training Course
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4 Day Options: Friday – Monday:
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