Birth and Post Natal Doula Training Courses

Overview: These 2 courses are designed for women who are considering working as birth or post-natal doulas or both. Doulas provide support to women in a caring nurturing manner and understanding the philosophy behind the support that doulas provide to other women is an important part of training.

Students should be aware that completion of a doula training course is the not the end of the road in terms of becoming a doula it is merely the beginning of a doula's journey and self-awareness and personal reflection are an important aspect of being a doula.

Venue: Reading University, London Road Campus

Dates in 2010:

Post-Natal course dates: 3rd-4th June

Birth course dates:15th-17th July, 28th-30th October

Attendance: 9.30 – 4.30 pm

Course Length: 3 Days for Birth Doula and 2 Days for Post Natal Doula Course

Assessed Course: Yes - students will need to successfully complete the post course assessment at home following the course

Suitable For: Women with some experience of birth and/or the post-natal period who wish to train to become a Doula. Students do not need to have had their own children to attend the courses.

For any other queries please call 0844 8268 446 (between 9.30 -1.30 p.m.)