Any Doulas on here?

bubbles · Jan 13th, 2012, 05:41 AM

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 · Jan 13th, 2012, 06:27 AM

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 · Jan 14th, 2012, 17:30 PM

Me

Where are you?

bubbles · Jan 15th, 2012, 03:20 AM

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** · Jan 15th, 2012, 11:50 AM

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 · Jan 15th, 2012, 12:54 PM

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 · Jan 15th, 2012, 15:07 PM

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 · Jan 15th, 2012, 15:55 PM

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

NaturalMomma · Jan 15th, 2012, 20:20 PM

I second Childbirth International

bubbles · Jan 16th, 2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mervs Mum

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.

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bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,512	Any Doulas on here? 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?

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paperz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Shanghai Posts: 37	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.

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madasa Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 2,988	Me Where are you?

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bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,512	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

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booflebump Other BabyandBump Team Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 19,735	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

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Jan 15th, 2012, 12:54 PM	#6
Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,418	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.
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bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,512	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

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,418	It's not a job you do if you want to earn a decent wage!
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