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DOULA TRAINING

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Our Mission

"To nourish and empower the local community by training a new generation of confident and mindful doulas."

OUR HAPPY TRAINEE DOULAS SAID...

It has been everything I could have hoped for and more.

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The delivery of the course has been perfect, a great mix of activities and learning

It's been so lovely to do an in-person course and experience personal connections.

Best weekend; learnt so much. Looking forward to more training.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Birth physiology, anatomy, and foetal positioning

  • Birth rights, birth choices and what doula support can look like

  • Respect and acceptance of parents and their decisions

  • Unexpected situations, emergencies, crisis situations, baby loss.

  • Bonding physiology, innate needs of mothers and babies, infant feeding

  • The power of language, communication and listening skills

  • Working with the NHS, midwives and health providers

  • Common sense, diplomacy and boundaries

  • Transforming your passion in your business

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Pre Course Module

  • In person training over 2 weekends

  • 3 online group mentoring sessions

  • Post Course Module

  • Online Graduation

5 Reasons To Train with Us

1. LOCAL

Facilitated by local doulas living within Northern Ireland, with 25 years of collective experience, providing insight into NI maternity services and extensive experience of supporting the local birthing community.

2. SUPPORT

Ongoing support throughout the course with monthly mentoring calls between training weekends. Also with the option to join an exclusive private online support group.

3. TIME

Course attended on 2 weekends, spread over 3 month period giving you plenty of time for reflection and course completion.

4. NETWORK

Instant networking opportunities with doulas working in Northern Ireland, as well as trust contacts.

5. CONFIDENCE

Confidence to support all types of birth, to support families postnatally, and to be enthusiastic and fully prepared to work as a doula in Northern Ireland.

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Like the idea of training as a doula?
Get in touch to learn more or see below for details of our next training

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Thanks for your interest in our doula training!

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Our next training in 2024

When  2 weekends 9.30am-5pm

24-25 February 2024 and 18-19 May 2024 

Dates of online sessions TBC (March, April, June) 

Where The Little Yoga House, Belfast 

Investment* £750 with a deposit of £150 to register. 

Remainder in two payments of £300 or monthly instalments. Balance due Mon 29/01/24

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* We will consider offering discounted places to people from ethnically diverse communities, from the LGBTQIA+ community, with physical, mental or health impairments or someone who has a financial barrier to signing up.  Please email us directly for further information. 

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