Doula Training
We need trainees! We have many people calling to request a Sydney Birth Right™ doula.
Our Birth Right™ doula training course in Sydney will change your life on so many levels. It will challenge your core beliefs, values and attitudes to pregnancy, birthing, families and community. It is a doula’s privilege to be invited to share the extraordinary journey of labour and birth with a woman and her family.
There is overwhelming research to support the importance of doulas. The World Health Organisation recommends a doula.
What is a Doula?
A doula supports a woman and her partner during pregnancy, labour, birth and post-natally, both emotionally and physically. Birth Right™ doulas are unique because they are trained by Susan Ross, a midwife with more than 30 years experience.
Birth Right™ Doula Training
Birth Right™ doula training is unique because you will attend births with Susan, before you support a woman on your own. You will benefit from the experience and wisdom that Susan brings, and feel confident about the hospital system.
Face-to-face Doula Training format
We know that something as personal and transformative as becoming a doula simply cannot be imparted via correspondence. Our face-to-face doula training in Sydney is held over three consecutive long weekends, Fri. Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm.
We believe our doula training is the most comprehensive Australian doula training on offer, including a variety of guest speakers that help give a well-rounded and fully informed understanding of pregnancy, labour and birthing.
On completion of your doula training, graduates receive highly-regarded Birth Right™ doula certification which allows you to work as part of our team. Birth Right™ doulas receive ongoing support, de-briefing and education throughout their doula career. You will leave feeling passionate and confident to empower women during their birthing experience.
Doula Training Requirements
- A commitment to support women in their well informed choices
- A commitment to Birth Right™ philosophy
- Attendance for the full course
- Completion of all assignments and reading material
Doula Training Course Outcomes
- Understanding the hospital system, who works in the system, and what their roles are
- Understanding what is a normal pregnancy
- Understanding what is normal labour and birthing
- Understanding medical interventions
- Exploration of your attitudes to birthing
- Understanding the role of doulas
- Meet other therapists who specialise in pregnancy and learn about chiropractic, acupuncture, kinesiology and many more modalities
- Knowledge of what happens after birth, in a hospital setting or at home
- Post-natal education and support
- Breastfeeding knowledge and support
- Understanding of how to de-brief after birth when at home
- Understanding post-natal community services and how to refer clients.
Our next course starts 23rd July. Find out more, view upcoming course dates, costs and book online.