Any Doulas on here?

[bubbles]

I'd like to pick your brains

I have been thinking about becoming a Doula for some time and I'm finally getting a grasp on my life enough to give it alot more than just thought. I have looked at a couple of sites offering training but they are all so far away from me. I wouldn't mind travelling if I knew the course was 100% worth it.

So basically can you recommend a course or point me in the right direction to finding my perfect career?

 

[paperz]

I just finished my birth doula training with Childbirth International. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the course content. It is a distance education/online course so I was a bit worried that it was just a 'money grab' and there wouldn't be any real information, but I'm very happy I did the training! Feel free to ask me any questions! Oh, you can also check out the website at www.childbirthinternational.com.

 

[madasa]

Me

Where are you?

 

[bubbles]

I'm in the Midlands (Coventry to be exact), I've found Nuturing birth who do a course in Nottingham which isn't too far on the train but it's mid week, DH has set holidays so childcare would be difficult then. I'm sure I found one who does a course over 2 weekends and then home modules, I just can't remember who it was the joys of distraction before bookmarking

 

[booflebump]

Have you looked at Mindful Doulas? They run courses in Edinburgh, York and London over a weekend. I did my training with them and thoroughly enjoyed it x

 

[Mervs Mum]

I've done Nurtiring Birth and Developing Doulas I think it depends on the facilitator and what you're attracted to but I really enjoyed Developing Doulas. I'd also recommend Mindful too. If I'm honest I think the NB course is too short.

 

[bubbles]

Thank you, I'll have a look at those.

Can I ask how regular you have clients? DH isn't sure it'd be a good move as he can't see there being alot of demand for it

 

[Mervs Mum]

It's not a job you do if you want to earn a decent wage!

 

[NaturalMomma]

I second Childbirth International

 

[bubbles]

It's not a job you do if you want to earn a decent wage!

I didn't think it would be, but it's not about the money for me. He just has it in his head that training+title= work/money, for me it's about helping women achieve the birth they want and deserve. Support before, during and after birth is a massive part of positive exeriences.