Features of our Birth Doula Training Program
This training is approved as fulfilling a requirement for birth doulas seeking to participate in the Medicaid reimbursement programs for services provided to eligible families in Michigan, California, and Rhode Island. Learn more about Medicaid reimbursement for birth doulas.
Course Fee $797
Or
$297 deposit + 5 monthly payments of $110
What will I learn in this course?
Four modules ensure a solid grounding in all the basics along with doula support skills. Click on the + to see a list of topics covered in each module.
Try a free sample lesson.
Experience first-hand our user-friendly online classroom. Study modules include downloadable tools and guides, videos, quizzes, case studies, skill-building exercises, templates for creating your own materials for use with clients, abundant resources, and more!
Birth Doula training for community groups and clinical care teams
Do you have questions? We have answers! Join our next FREE monthly webinar on April 29.
Our Top 5 Questions about Becoming a Birth or Postpartum Doula webinar will provide an overview of the role of the doula's role, the meaning of certification, your income potential, our training program, and how to get started on your path. Meet instructor Patty Brennan and get your questions answered before making an investment.
Birth Doula Certification
Our streamlined certification process can be completed shortly after training. The lifetime certification is included in the cost of training (books are not included).
What do our students have to say about their experience?
"This entire process has been so thorough and informational. I have come out of it learning and understanding many things that I wish I had known way before! I will forever recommend your course."
—Michelle Walker, Rochester, MI
“Thank you so much–I can’t get enough! What an education and experience! Best $$ I ever spent.”
—Kat Oshman
“I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the birth doula training I took with you. I used so much of what I learned in the birth and breastfeeding of my daughter. I felt prepared for labor and more empowered to make the choices I did. Your training also helped me to be even more loving and supportive of the women I get to care for as a chiropractor. I still use resources and skills that I gathered from your class on a regular basis.”
—Sarah Prater-Manor
“I absolutely loved this experience. Worth my money and time investment. I am so thankful I undertook this venture. I feel inspired and filled with recognition of my soul’s purpose.”
—Jess Juntunen, Hancock, MI
“Patty was such an inspiring woman to learn from as I begin this new part of my life! Her energy, enthusiasm, and passion for serving mothers and their babies (and partners!) will stay with me forever.”
—Kate Louik, Ann Arbor, MI
“As a young woman who has never experienced pregnancy or birth, the subject was a bit overwhelming at times. But your teaching style made the material so approachable, understandable and fun.”
—Mary Colleen Casey, Ypsilanti, MI
"It is awesome that you are able to create an environment of camaraderie via Zoom! I have been invited to two Facebook groups based on your classes. The groups like to stay together even after class and that is so cool and such a superpower!"
—Lanay Gilbert
Meet Trainer Patty Brennan
Patty is the founder and owner of Lifespan Doulas. She has 42 years' experience as a childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, homebirth midwife, and founder/executive director of two community-based doula programs. She has trained over 3,500 people to become doulas! Patty is the author of The Doula Business Guide and is an expert at mentoring doulas in the creation of their own unique doula practices.
By the end of your doula training, you will have ...
A deep appreciation for the doula model of care ~ the essence of support
A brain full of exciting ideas for your doula practice
Access to the best available resources on pregnancy and birth
Templates & tools for creating your own practice