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The OBC
Doula Training
PROGRAMME
Lets make birth better, together
Join a course to suit you in April, June and September 2024
Welcome to The Original Birth Connection
Your desire to support the way people birth is strong!
You want a doula training programme that is as passionate and committed to creating change as you are. We want to make birth better - for birthing people and their families.
You're looking to be supported every step of the way through study and as you step foot into the birth space.
You want a course that is trauma informed, places intersectional feminism, human rights, advocacy and the support of its' birth workers at the heart of your experience.
You want to create a career that gives you flexibility and allows you to so something that is heart centred so you feel that you doing something to truly change how people give birth in this country and creates financial freedom
You want to immerse yourself in a course that will fuel your passion and give you the knowledge and confidence to build a progressive doula based business.
Let me show you what’s possible ...
Immerse yourself over the next 6 months into the birth world with our flexible doula training programme designed to fit around work and/ or family commitmentsthat will enable you to become a confident, trauma informed, skilled birth professional.
Unapack the intricacies of birth work, answer all those burning questions you have with experienced birth professionals who have established careers as doulas.
Imagine what it will feel like when you first step foot into the birth space, confident in your knowledge and skills, supported every step of the way.
I know even after 11 years of birth work I still get butterflies and feel incredibly humble every time I have the honour of being asked to step into someones birth space and watch birth unfold.
This could be you..
Meet Tulsi who graduated from The OBC Birth Worker Training Programme in 2021 and is now an accredited doula! She is regularly attending births and providing postnatal support in Surrey.
Bi-Weekly online live sessions
On Wednesday evening every other week we will gather to discuss topics that are fundamental to becoming a confident knowledgeable doula
7 online modules of self study
There are 7 modules of online study which you undertake at your own pace which includes physiology of birth, advocacy skills, and the all the "how" of becoming a doula (boundaries, self reflective practice, human rights, postnatal work, lactation support, building your identity, services and business as a birth worker) Roughly 4-6 hours work a week.
Course manual and welcome pack
Everything you need to know in one handy place and a whole load of doula goodies to support you in your studies and birth work!
Access to our online community of birth workers.
There's a whole community of like minded birth workers out there ready to support you as you step into your new career as a doula
The Expert Sessions
4 LIVE masterclasses taught by experts in their field via zoom on Perinatal Trauma, Cultural Safety and Advocacy, Caesarean birth and Tongue Tie Awareness
Our weekend gathering
Meet your fellow trainees for an in person gathering over a weekend to share information about the practical skills of birth work - non-medicalised pain management techniques, lactation support and how to run your antenatal and postnatal sessions as a doula.
1-2-1 mentoring
6 unique sessions during your course via video call to help you figure out what kind of doula you want to be, what your scope of practice is and how you will build your doula business.
I took my time researching and deciding which doula course I wanted to do. The Original Birth Connection appeared to provide the most thorough and nurturing course.
It far exceeded my expectations.
Not only does this course cover trauma informed work,
thorough education surrounding physiological birth, diversity & inclusivity in birth work, it is also a warm & supportive group to be a part of, and Alex is an incredible mentor, her wealth of knowledge is outstanding! Bex (London)
If all that wasn't enough to get you knocking down our doula door....
You will receive 12 months of 1-2-1 mentoring included in the cost of your training worth £600!
Supporting you through the accreditation process to build your doula business, getting your first clients and helping you unpack the unique issues that arise with every birth you have the honour of being invited to!
Our accreditation process ...
During this time we ask you to undertake 5 doula jobs that we will support you through to ensure you're confident in your knowledge and practice.
Once you've completed 5 jobs you'll receive a recognition certificate to mark your achievement. And we'll be with you every step of the way!
FAQs
When does the training start?
Join our courses on starting on either 11th April, 10th June or 16th September 2024. Online discussion sessions take place bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings evenings. Our weekend gathering will take place in person over a weekend. You can choose to attend this in London or Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. We are looking to put in person training sessions on in Cumbria and Kent as well if we have enough interest.
What do I need to attend this training?
A good internet connection and the time to spend 2-4 hours a week for over 6 months completing your course exercises, attending LIVE Expert Training Sessions and your bi-weekly online gatherings.
Does this give me an accreditation as a doula?
Yes! There is no professional body for doula training in the UK so we accredit our own doulas based on extensive 1-2-1 mentoring over a period of 12 months whilst you begin taking paid work.
Is my place refundable?
Once you've paid you have a 7 day cooling off period and after that you are committed there will be no refunds
Do I have to live in the UK to undertake this doula training?
No - you're welcome to attend from any where in the world but please be aware live sessions will be held on Greenwich meantime. We can record the Expert Sessions for you but you will get the most out of the attending live.
Course investment?
The course costs £2600 and you can pay in a single payment or 12 instalments. Don't forget to use your 10% discount code (which will apply to full or instalment payments)!
How does this differ from your other doula training opportunities?
Our Birth Worker Training Programme is 6 months long and includes more mentoring during your study period and in person skills training days, and a longer period of time for your mentored accreditation process (12 months) than any other course available in the UK. This allows you to dive deep, process information and learning an benefit from the support not only of your 1-2-1 mentor but also our online peer support community group.
Investment for your doula training programme
Your only investment: £2600 (don't forget to use your POPTHAT discount code for 10% off your course cost!)
Payable in 12 monthly instalments or single (click link below to discover)
This amazing offer includes accreditation process (12 mentoring sessions to ensure you remain accountable) life time access to all course materials, the OBC telegram community group and a lifetime listing on our doula directory.
And you can make the cost of your course back taking on a single doula birth job, and have the career of your dreams!
"After wanting to pursue this line of work for a while it’s exhilarating to be part of this movement. Alex is passing down a wealth of knowledge and support and has put together an extensive training programme. I feel so blessed."
- OBC Graduate
Meet your facilitators
Hi, I’m Alex and I’m obsessed with birth!
I’m a mum of 3, step mum to 4, horse addict and huge birth geek. I’ve been a Birth Keeper for over 11 years. I’m an Antenatal teacher, doula mentor and founder of The Original Birth Connection
I created this programme because I passionately believe that all birthing people deserve the care and support of a doula that is confident in their knowledge and skills.
I want to build a network of confident, intuitive, skilled birth workers, with an independent scope of practice. It's time to make birth better! One family at a time.
I’m excited to see what you create in the course!
Hi there, I’m Michelle, I am a mum of two fabulous grown up daughters and absolute passionate doula/birth keeper in the South West.
Also, very proud to be a mentor and co facilitator with The Original Birth Connection.
I love watching those who are just as passionate embark on their journey into the birth world as they fuel their fire with all the OBC has to offer, set up their business and confidently step into the birth community ready to make a difference to new and expanding families.
Just as I support my clients as they navigate their childbearing year, I also stand beside all those who train with us at the OBC.
"Wow! What a course! This is exactly what this course provides - confidence in myself and my ability to be a birth keeper"
- OBC Graduate
Now is the time! Only 10 SPACES available on each course!
Its time to fulfil your calling with expansive, trauma informed, intersectional training for birth workers grounded in advocacy, human rights, deep reflective practice and mentored support.
Proactively moving you into a space where you feel ready to undertake this work, unlocking the tools and talents you already have inside you, creating your own unique scope of practice to serve everyone who births in our community.
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