Become a Certified Birth Support Professional
Become a certified doula, perinatal educator, and lactation consultant with evidence-based training
3k+ certified students
1.7k+ affiliated doulas
Welcome!
to the best and most comprehensive doula training
Everything you need to know to be a successful doula is right here.
Our institution empowers women with knowledge about their rights during childbirth and postpartum, building a support network for more positive pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences. We demystify motherhood with scientifically proven information, empowering women to be protagonists of their own births. Join us to dispel myths and taboos, take control, and receive support on this incredible journey!
OUR STRUCTURE
The Doula Training course can be watched through videochat, providing flexibility to students all over the world while maintaining interactive learning.
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Document Creation
Learn to create professional documents and present perinatal courses as part of your training.
Recorded Lessons
Each lesson is recorded and archived on Google Classroom for you to revisit and study as many times as needed.
Interactive Learning
Engage with professors and fellow students through our synchronous learning environment.
BECOME AN AFFILIATED DOULA
By becoming an affiliated doula with US Doula, you have access to a multitude of benefits that will accelerate your career.
Doula Badge
Having a badge grants doulas all sorts of benefits. Namely, a badge gives you freedom to enter hospitals to support your client through all stages of labor.
Support Network
Our membership gives you access to a support network with a wide range of doulas, providing each other with support and assistance.
Carer Program
Upon affiliation, you'll receive access to our Successful Doula Educational Program, hence aiding your career after your certification.
About us
US Doula is a company dedicated to making humanized care accessible throughout the birth journey. Our multidisciplinary team actively advocates for the rights of pregnant women and raises awareness about reproductive rights, pregnancy care, obstetric violence, and related issues pregnant women may face throughout their pregnancy.
Our certified doula professionals speak out against violations of women’s autonomy in childbirth and create a safe, supportive space for pregnant people. We teach families about their rights, offer perinatal education, and connect them with trained doulas who provide support throughout pregnancy.
US Doula was born from the legacy of a group of pioneering educational platforms that transformed the doula profession throughout Latin America and beyond. Our origins trace back to DoulaBrasil.com.br, CursosDeDoula.com.br, CursosDeAmamentacao.com, Doulas.PT, and Lamaze.com.br; those projects have trained tens of thousands of birth professionals over the years and helped support multiple mothers all across the world.
Our institution has been recognized as the largest doula training network in Latin America, playing a leading role in professional qualification, childbirth humanization, lactation education, and evidence-based support for families.
Transforming Childbirth: Humanized Doula Training by US Doula
US Doula was founded with a simple mission: to transform birth experiences through comprehensive, humanized doula training. We believe that every parent deserves compassionate support during one of life’s most transformative moments.
Our evidence-based curriculum combines traditional wisdom with modern practices, preparing doulas to provide exceptional care. With over 2,000 certified graduates, we’ve built a community of birth professionals who share our commitment to empowering families.
We’re proud to offer flexible, accessible training that reaches students across the globe, breaking down barriers to quality doula education
Compassionate Care
We believe every birth deserves loving, personalized support
Excellence in Training
Our curriculum meets the highest standards in doula education
Community Focused
Building a network of empowered birth professionals
Global Reach
Training doulas worldwide through accessible online learning
SDEP: Successful Doula Educational Program
The Successful Doula Educational Program was developed based on teaching materials our doula training course, aiming to provide excellent training for future doula professionals.
The complete program has three gradual modules that complement each other, combining the best of theory and practice.
The SDEP method assists and supports students, helping them develop their new career after the course.
Learning journey
♦ During the course, you will acquire knowledge and practical skills that will enable you to work as a successful doula
♦ Practical and theoretical projects and assessment activities that can be included in your portfolio
♦ Support materials prepared by our teachers
Career path
♦ Doula specialists and teachers at US Doula will help you through the class support group
♦ Affiliation program and promotion of your work on our channels
♦ Access to SDEP and all materials that will assist and support you in your career development
US Doula affiliation
♦ Profile creation on the US Doula website
♦ Promotion on our Instagram
♦ Registration on Google Profile (Maps)
♦ Referral of local pregnant women
♦ 6 months of teaching materials available on Google Classroom
Live videoconference classes
We offer live doula training across the United States, as well as internationally.
Our training is delivered via live videoconference, with all classes held synchronously and in real time through the Google Meet platform.
Classes are highly interactive, allowing for direct engagement between students and instructors—creating a supportive learning environment that strengthens understanding, confidence, and practical skills.
Assesment activities
01º – Research on the current obstetric scenario in the city
02º – Research on hospitals and maternity wards (registration and activities of doulas)
03º – Research on the current doula law in the city
04º – Research on documents for accreditation in participating maternity wards
05º – Create Doula Service Contract
06º – Create Medical History Form
07º – Create Birth Plan Template
08º – Presentation of services
(Complimentary Consultation)
09º – Create Perinatal Education (Template) Weekly
10º – Create Blessing Tea Script
11º – What would you carry in your doula bag?
12º – Create a list of services offered + Pricing
13º – Set up a profile on social media
14º – Exam
Google Classroom
At Doula Training, we use the Google Classroom platform, a powerful and versatile tool for conducting classes.
By using Google Classroom, we ensure that our students receive high-quality teaching, ongoing support, and an organized platform to track their progress.
The following will be available on the platform:
- the complete course handout
- videos of recorded classes (video conference course)
- class slides
- reading recommendations
- supplementary materials
and various other resources provided by the teachers!
Course routine
Synchronous classes
Our synchronous classes are real-time learning sessions where students and teachers connect through technologies such as videoconferencing.
Activities
The assessment activities consist of research and the creation of general documents that every doula will need in their profession after completing the course.
Seminars
At the end of the course, a group presentation of the topics covered in the course is made to simulate the reality of doulas, who will have to explain what they know to all their pregnant clients.
Assesment
Assessment is a fundamental part of the educational process, serving as a means of measuring students’ progress and understanding in relation to learning objectives.
Groupchats
Students have access to WhatsApp groupchats containing dozens of pieces of information related to doula activities, suppliers, speakers, films, videos, and more.
Doula training for more humanized births
Why choose Doula Training?
+2,500 students
Certified as doulas, perinatal educators and breastfeeding facilitators
1,700 doulas
Actively working across the world
180 hours
Worth of education in your certificate
Support network
Through membership, we offer a broad support network with all students and teachers, who provide support and assistance.
All classes have a WhatsApp Support Groupchat, where students can interact with other doula colleagues and teachers to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding care, career, and any other matters relevant to their new career, as well as exchange experiences.
This is an important resource that assists and supports our students after the course.
Our Instructors
Certified professional
At the end of the course, upon reaching the completion percentage, you will be certified as a Doula, Perinatal Educator, and Breastfeeding Facilitator.
+ Successful Doula
+ Perinatal Educator
+ Breastfeeding Facilitator
International operation
You can apostille your Certificate through the Hague Apostille. This makes it a valid and recognized document in up to 125 countries.
+ Certificate apostilled by Hague
+ Internationally renowed
+ Active in up to 125 countries
Who is this course recommended for?
Nurses and healthcare professionals
This professional already understands patient care and, in general, it is the staff who run the entire routine of the facility.
Friends and relatives of the pregnant woman
It is necessary for the pregnant woman’s social circle to be aware of all perinatal care issues in order to provide reassurance.
Humanized Childbirth Activists
A doula is a professional who works daily to ensure natural childbirth and guarantee your rights.
Anyone who wants to change careers
Professionals seeking a new career, a second income, or a change in occupation.
Opportunities in the job market
The purpose and role of the doula is to assist the pregnant woman physically, emotionally, and with information, helping her feel safe and comfortable through knowledge of the perinatal processes. This support and care professional ensures that the pregnant woman understands her rights to humanized childbirth in order to go through the process of giving birth in a conscious and welcoming manner.
Hospitals
The role of doulas in hospitals is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant women during labor, ensuring that they feel safe, empowered, and respected during this special time.
Maternity wards
In maternity wards, doulas play a key role in providing continuous support to mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum, collaborating with the medical team to promote a more peaceful, empowered, and satisfying birth experience.
Birthing centers
In birthing centers, doulas work alongside midwives and other healthcare professionals to support pregnant women.
Homes
In homes, doulas offer personalized and intimate support to pregnant women who choose to give birth at home, providing emotional, physical, and informational support throughout the entire labor and delivery process.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a doula do?
Generally, a doula is a professional available to support the expecting mother during the perinatal period (pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), relating information and empowerment to women during this very transformative moment. Hence, their work involves providing individual accompaniment and assisting women in conscientization, as well as preparation throughout pregnancy, birth physiology, and postpartum, always based on scientific evidence.
What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
Firstly, a doula is a non-medical support professional whose role is to offer pregnant women emotional, physical and informational support. Generally, while they may educate expecting parents on non-pharmacological pain management, childbirth physiology and such, they do not perform clinical tasks, such as offering medical advice or examine clients.
A midwife, on the other hand, is a medical professional trained in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. Therefore, they are allowed to provide clinical care as a healthcare provider and administer medication.
Is a doula only useful for vaginal deliveries?
No. A doula plays a vital role during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period; they are absolutely not limited to the moment of delivery. Thus, you can and must have one even during a Caesarean section.
Why should I hire a doula?
The benefits of having a doula are particularly numerous, with many studies proving their importance during prenatal, delivery, and postpartum stages. Generally, some documented benefits, often related to vaginal delivery, include:
- 25% reduction in the duration of labor
- 40% reduction in the use of oxytocin
- 30% reduction in the use of epidurals
- 60% reduction in requests for epidural analgesia
- 50% reduction in the rate of cesarean sections
- 40% reduction in the use of forceps
- better satisfaction with the delivery experience
- lower incidence of postpartum depression (PPD)
What types of doula are there?
Doulas are classified according to the stage of life or event they support. The most common types are:
Birth Doula: Supports the pregnant woman during labor and birth.
Postpartum Doula: Assists in the mother’s recovery and baby care after birth.
Antepartum Doula: Provides support during high-risk pregnancies or prolonged bed rest.
Loss (Grief) Doula: Supports families in cases of miscarriage or neonatal loss.
Full-Spectrum Doula: Assists with all reproductive experiences (childbirth, loss, fertility, and abortion).
End-of-Life Doula: Provides emotional and physical support to terminally ill individuals and their families.
Adoption/Fertility Doula: Assists in the emotional process of those trying to conceive or adopt.
Do I need to be a woman or have gone through labor to be a doula?
No. Although traditionally seen as a female role, we understand that today anyone can be a doula regardless of their gender or personal experience. Accordingly, In US Doula Training, we welcome anyone who’s determined to become a qualified doula and offer pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum support.
I'm already a doula. Do you also offer continuing education or advanced training?
Yes! We offer Continuing Education and advanced training modules for experienced doulas looking to expand their skills. Whether you want to specialize in bereavement support, lactation, or the business side of doula work, our advanced curriculum is designed to keep you at the forefront of the profession.
How can I schedule a consultation or learn more?
To better understand how I can support you on this journey or answer specific questions, the first step is to schedule an initial conversation.
Online Scheduling: You can choose the best time for us to talk by filling out the form at the link below:
Is your doula training program recognized by national doula organizations?
Yes! Our training program at Doula Brasil is designed based on international standards of care. While we are a Brazilian-born institution with a strong presence across South America, our curriculum aligns with the core competencies required by major international organizations.
Currently, we provide a Professional Certification that proves you have completed the necessary hours of theory and practice. In the United States, doula work is a non-regulated profession, meaning you can practice with our certification , we provide all the documentation and syllabus details needed to help you seek reciprocity or independent accreditation.
Are the doula training classes available online or in person?
Our training for the U.S. market is delivered exclusively via live videoconferencing. This format ensures you receive high-quality, real-time instruction and support from our educators, allowing for dynamic interaction and practical learning from the comfort of your home.