Birth & Postpartum Doula Training

About the Course 

Our comprehensive and accredited training course is designed for those wanting to become a birth and postnatal doula, who are passionate about supporting families through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.

This course is the only government-accredited birth and post-natal doula course in Australia. We cover all aspects of pregnancy, the mechanics of labour, feelings, possible fears and challenges for parents, home birth, hospital policies and procedures, postnatal issues, breastfeeding and postnatal Doula-ing.

Our doulas get the absolute best start to their doula career and we continue to support them to create a sustainable business that sees them serving others, across the landscape of life, for years to come.

The Birth and Postpartum Doula Training course includes an essential foundational curriculum in the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum spaces. It is also a personal journey for the student to grow and understand how their life experiences, values, and beliefs can impact the people and families they will work with.

“So much more than just a course. We dived deep into birth but also into ourselves and how we can serve others. I felt so held and supported through the training and experiences”.

Josie - BAPP Doula student

Course details

Together with the Professional Development Centre trading as Australian College of Disability and Community Services (ACDCS) {RTO 41475} and Doula Support Solutions, we deliver the only accredited birth and post-natal doula training courses in Australia and worldwide. This ensures you receive the highest standard of education and support reflective of industry standards.

Upon successful completion of your training, the Professional Development Centre will issue a statement of attainment or qualification. Qualified trainers/mentors will provide training and assessment of 11123NAT Certificate IV in Doula Support Services.

This 12-18 month course provides vocational education and training in practical and theoretical skills relevant to the provision of Doula support services and the underpinning knowledge required to apply these skills in a variety of workplace situation.

Student requirements

All student Doulas will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Have a Unique Student Identifier or an exemption

  • Complete the pre-course information sheet and make payment in full

  • Have a current First Aid and/or CPR and WWCC before taking on your 3 birth experiences

  • Support 3 labour and birth experiences as a Student Doula (a small fee is charged to the client)

  • Develop a resources list for pregnant women and new parents

  • Demonstrate openness and an ability to integrate knowledge and feelings

The course consists of 17 modules of activiTIes that cover

  • Your core beliefs and attitudes towards birth.

  • Clarifying the Doula role.

  • Pregnancy, pre-natal testing & relief of early discomforts.

  • Sexual and reproductive health rights.

  • Journal keeping.

  • Consent

  • Natural therapies/remedies.

  • The stages/phases of labour and birth

  • Relaxation tools and natural and medical pain relief options

  • Homebirth/water birth

  • Effective communication

  • ospital policies and procedures 

  • Fears, yours and your clients

  • Caesareans, unexpected outcomes and VBAC

  • Clients with complex needs & mandatory reporting

  • Post Natal support

  • Setting up your business

  • AND MUCH MORE!

Click below for the full course information and terms and conditions

By the completion of this course, participants will have developed the skills and knowledge to: 

  • offer non-medical, physical and emotional support 

  • provide unbiased information without judgment along with a variety of local resources to prospective parents through conception, pregnancy, childbirth and in the postnatal period 

  • support fathers and partners and ensure inclusion of siblings

  • how to work best alongside other health professionals 

  • understanding what empowers or disempowers the mother / birthing person and their partner and how to help them to bond deeply with their new-born baby 

  • help clients prepare for an empowering birth 

  • understand your personal triggers

  • feel confident to step into your role as as doula

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