Doula Training & Certification Online
Your doula career starts here!
Professional doula training for the complete lifespan ...
Our doula training programs are self-paced online. Become a birth doula, postpartum doula, or end-of-life doula. Or, combine specialties and invest in the discounted Doula Business Builder Training Bundle that best matches your goals.
We specialize in doula business development and offer guidance for launching your professional doula practice.
After completing doula training, you can begin serving families right away in your chosen specialty area(s). A medical background or years of schooling are not necessary. Reinvent yourself in a field you love!
Upcoming Events (Eastern Time)
April 1 (Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm)
April 8 (Tues 7:30-8:30pm)
Book Release!
Into the Fog is a memoir of one family’s experience confronting the challenges inherent in caring for their declining matriarch. In the hope that other families might benefit from her hard-won perspective, the book is also a simple guide wherein the author reflects on lessons learned as she witnessed her mom’s dementia advance.
Author Patty Brennan brings the lens of a doula, end-of-life doula trainer, and patient advocate to her story, sharing insights and tips, while seeking to ease the path for family caregivers who find themselves navigating a similar journey.
What makes us different? Why train with Lifespan Doulas?
Top value at an affordable price! We understand you are searching for the best fit. Here is what we believe to be unique about our programs and what we think sets us apart.
Over 3,500 doulas trained!
Maximum Flexibility
All programs are self-paced online. There is no expiration date on your access to the course materials. Regular opportunities to come together online with other doulas to network and engage continuing education and business topics are provided. Move at your own speed!
Instructor Expertise
Patty Brennan has been supporting families in transition for the past 40+ years as a doula, midwife, educator, and nonprofit founder/executive director of two community-based doula programs. She has trained over 3,500 people to become doulas.
Accessible Certification
Our professional doula certification can be completed shortly after training, has no expiration date, and is included in the cost of training. No ongoing or hidden costs! This is a big deal if you are comparing programs.
Business Development
Patty Brennan is the author of the top-selling Doula Business Guide: How to Succeed as a Birth, Postpartum or End-of-Life Doula and is an expert at helping folks embrace the creative process of launching a doula practice.
Strong Foundation
Our focus is on developing doula support skills and building a strong foundation of knowledge and resources in your doula specialty. Emphasis is placed on proactive prevention of trauma for all families.
Support Community
After training, we provide continuing education webinars, priority referrals, and an online forum for community support and mentoring as you begin supporting families in your community.
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