Radical Full Spectrum

Doula Training

Become a radical doula and birth advocate

  • Self paced learning

    Self-paced learning with 1:1 mentoring to support you Modules designed to be done at your own pace. Enabling you to explore your passion for birth work, build your scope of practice and create a career you love

  • The Expert Sessions

    4 sessions with experts in their field available live online, exposing you to some of the best information about inclusive birth practices on offer

  • Group discussion sessions

    Bi-weekly discussion groups held online so you can meet your fellow trainees and chew over the most important topics in birth work

  • 1:1 Mentoring

    Radical support for our doulas! We’re the only UK doula training course to provide you with 18 months of 1:1 as you work your way through the course and through your first year of birth work.

  • In person gathering - skills training days

    Join us for two days where we deep dive into the practical skills you need to develop your birth work practice. Now in more locations!

Doula Certification

We provide accreditation for all doulas who complete our training and recognition process. This is included in the cost of your fee. There are no hidden extras!

Price includes - 6 months of 1-2-1 mentoring during your course AND 12 months of 1-2-1 mentoring once for your accreditation process to support you in your birth work for the first year

Extras. Just for you!

See our Frequently Asked Questions section if you need more info about our courses

  • A monthly newsletter with information about the latest research, continuing Professional Development opportunities and support for your doula practise.

  • The option to add The Original Birth Connection logo to your website

  • Discounts and free additional workshops and discussions for our doulas

  • Dive into CPD opportunities with associated brands and training providers

  • Opportunity to continue your mentoring with The OBC after you qualify as a doula!

Fees and payment plans

The course and 18 months of 1-2-1 mentoring is an investment of £2600 as a single payment or £217.00 a month if you pay over 12 monthly instalments.

We offer 4 partial scholarships a year to ensure accessibility to the course.

The partial scholarship is £1300 a year which can be paid over 6 equal monthly instalments and is available to those on low incomes, in receipt of means tested benefits, or currently unemployed.

There is an application form to complete. Partial scholarships are considered on their individual merits and a first come, first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO MORE PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2024. APPLY NOW FOR 2025!

To find out more - speak to your local OBC Facilitator!

Based in the North or Scotland

Based in London or the South