Birth Doula - Support During and After Birth

Explore how to support parents during and after birth with a fully online, well-structured doula course you can study anytime, anywhere.

Overview:

This course gives a clear, down-to-earth introduction to what it means to be a birth doula – offering emotional, physical, and informed support during labour and into the early days of parenthood. It’s designed to help you understand your role, communicate effectively, and recognise the varied needs of those giving birth.

From preparing for labour through to navigating the postnatal period, this course covers how to support choices without judgement, work alongside medical teams, and remain calm under pressure. Whether you're looking to grow your knowledge or begin a new career path, this course lays a strong foundation for confident and respectful doula work.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the full scope of a birth doula’s responsibilities.
• Recognise emotional and physical needs during labour and birth.
• Learn how to support birth preferences and communication.
• Explore postnatal recovery and parent support approaches.
• Understand how to manage boundaries and ethical considerations.
• Gain insight into working alongside healthcare professionals remotely.

Who is this Course For:

• Those interested in providing support during and after birth.
• People seeking flexible, home-based learning about birth support.
• New parents looking to understand the birth journey better.
• Volunteers supporting birth-related community services.
• Anyone curious about doula work without a clinical focus.
• Individuals wanting to support friends or family during birth.
• People considering online birth education opportunities.
• Those pursuing a role in birth support without medical training.

Career Path:

• Birth Doula – £30,000 per year
• Postnatal Support Worker – £24,000 per year
• Maternity Care Assistant (Non-Clinical) – £23,500 per year
• Perinatal Support Coordinator – £28,000 per year
• Infant Feeding Support Worker – £25,500 per year
• Parenting Course Facilitator (Remote Learning) – £27,000 per year