Doula Training
From 2022 onwards: book your full training and pay €1595,- instead of €1675,-!
Foundation Training 4 days – €850,- / €950,- (from 2022)
In English 9-12 September 2021 – FULL email us if you’d like to be on the waitinglist Book Now
Advanced Training
Topics covered in the BiA Doula Advanced Training – Level 2 are:
Tools/skills during Pregnancy:
- Preparation, prenatal sessions, released waters and no contractions, going past 42 weeks / facing induction
- Polarity
- Foot massage
- Anatomy review
- Prenatal appointments – in small groups (what questions do you ask? How do you structure?)
- Encouraging a breech baby to turn head down:
- Positions-pelvic tilt
- Rebozo
Tools/skills during labour:
- When birth is taking twists and turns – not engaged baby, asyncliticism, posterior, stalled labour, issues during pushing;
Use of rebozo, positioning, accupressure, massage, peanut ball
Tools/skills for postpartum:
- Postpartum sessions, recognising problems
Rebozo closing
We work with interactive methods:
- Practicing hands on techniques with each other, role play, reflection, case studies
- When going into the theory there’s room for questions, sharing of knowledge, experiences, interaction with the group; when watching birth clips, there’s reflection / interaction time afterwards.
Course Fees
The training includes in-person training, extensive manuals, mentoring, assistance in finding internships and a community of fellow (student) doulas that is very supportive, both off- and online. In addition we offer low cost support and development meetings every 6 weeks and reduced fees for continuing education hosted by BiA Doula.
Foundation Training: €575
This includes 3 days training (22,5 contact hours), reader, tea, snacks, potluck lunch and the above mentioned.
Advanced Training: €575
This includes 3 days training (22,5 contact hours), reader, tea, snacks, potluck lunch, certification process at completion and the above mentioned.
The approximate cost of the required reading list is €85,- and that of the recommended list is an additional €75,-.
Course Dates
Below you find the different dates for the BiA Doula open days, foundation and advanced training as well as for the different continuing education trainings. The training is offered 3 times per year usually Sept./Oct. Jan/Feb and May/June. Twice per year in English and one per year in Dutch.
Open Afternoon BiA Doula Training
Are you interested in learning more about our training? You’re very welcome to speak with the trainers on one of our Open Days. Upcoming dates:
April 13th 2019, 14.00-16.00 hrs Find out more
June 22nd 2019, 14:00-16:00 hrs Find out more
Foundation Training – Level 1
In English September 12th, 13th, 14th 2019 Book Now
In Dutch June 4th, 5th, 6th 2019
*training in Dutch, materials in English Book Now
Advanced Doula Skills Training – Level 2
In English June 12th, 13th, 14th 2019 Book Now
In Dutch September 19th, 20th, 21st 2019
*training in Dutch, materials in English Book Now
Continuing Education
August 30th, 31st and September 1st, 2019
Pregnancy Massage Training for Doulas, Midwives, Maternity Nurses Book Now