Welcome to The Original Birth Connection
Who We Are
We train doulas who change birth experiences.
The Original Birth Connection is a doula training company with a clear mission: to equip aspiring doulas with the skills, support, and confidence they need to build meaningful, sustainable careers in this field.
We're not here to churn out certificates. We're here to cultivate doulas—skilled, grounded practitioners who can hold space through the entire perinatal journey and advocate with compassion, even when the system pushes back.
Why We Do This Differently
We believe this is among the most comprehensive doula training available in the UK, and here's why: it's the combination of depth and breadth, real-world readiness, and relational support that makes the difference.
You get live bi-weekly group sessions, an online learning portal packed with evidence-based education, private 1:1 mentoring sessions, workshops with diverse facilitators, and immersive in-person training days. All of it designed to help you become not just certified, but genuinely prepared.
Our training is grounded in trauma-informed, intersectional practice because the doulas we train need to be equipped to support diverse communities with sensitivity and awareness. We keep our cohorts intentionally intimate so you receive personal attention and build meaningful connections with fellow trainees.
Our Approach to Training
We've now trained over 100 doulas, in the past 5 years, who are working with families across the country, and what sets our training apart is this: you won't be doing it alone.
Our 6-month Full Spectrum Doula Training isn't a weekend workshop or surface-level certification. It's a comprehensive, high-touch training and mentorship experience that covers the entire perinatal spectrum—fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. You'll receive ongoing 1:1 mentoring throughout your training, plus continued access to guidance and community for up to 12 months while you complete your accreditation.
This depth of support surprises people. Not just because it's thorough, but because it becomes essential—not only for learning, but for longevity in this work.
Our Commitment to You
We're committed to your success beyond graduation.
Your first five client debriefs? We're there.
Questions as you navigate building your practice? We're there.
This ongoing mentorship is part of how we ensure you're truly ready—not just to enter birth rooms, but to stay in this work for the long haul.
Because becoming a doula isn't just about knowledge. It's about becoming the advocate you needed, and the support your clients deserve.
Meet the Founder
Alex Burner
I’m a mum of 3, step mum to 4, book worm and huge birth geek.
I’ve been a Doula for over 13 years. I have an MSc in Health and Development with a specialism in Anthropology of Maternal Health. I’m an Antenatal teacher, doula mentor and founder of The Original Birth Connection but at heart I will always first and foremost be a doula!
I created The Original Birth Connection in 2020 because I passionately believe that all birthing people deserve the care and support of a doula that is confident in their knowledge and skills to support them on their journey into parenthood.
I still love to support families in person to birth unassisted or within maternity services. I love to help families navigate this incredible time in their lives.
My pronouns are she/her.
Meet Your Mentors
Your mentors will be by your side while you work through your course. You will speak to them as you complete your modules, at your bi-weekly sessions and meet them on the in-person weekends.