Radical Full Spectrum Doula Training
Become a fertility, loss, birth and postnatal doula
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Self paced learning
Self-paced learning. In depth modules on all aspects of birth work. Enabling you to explore your passion for birth work, build your scope of practice and create a career you love
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The Expert Contributors
3 sessions with experts in their field, live online. Course content created by incredible birth workers, exposing you to some of the best information about inclusive birth practices on offer
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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
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1:1 Mentoring
Radical support for our doulas! We’re the only UK doula training course to support you with 18 months of 1:1 mentoring as you work your way through the 6 month course and through your first year of birth work.
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In person gathering - skills training days
Join us for a weekend where we deep dive into the practical skills you need to develop your doula practice. Now in London, Leeds and Cheltenham
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 1:1 mentoring during your course AND 12 months of 1;1 mentoring for your accreditation process to support you in your birth work for the first year.
Bonuses just for you!
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!
Your Investment
Join our Radical Full Spectrum Doula Course, training for you to become a fertility, loss, birth and postnatal Doula. Self paced learning in 6 months, with 3 expert masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring and an in-person element.
We offer 4 partial scholarships a year to ensure accessibility to the course. All of our 2025 partial scholarships have been allocated. We will be announcing when our partial scholarships for 2026 are available.
The partial scholarship is £1300 a year which can be paid over up to 9 equal monthly instalments. A goal of the partial scholarships is to provide financial support to students identifying with under-represented groups
There is an application form to complete. Partial scholarships are considered on their individual merits and a first come, first served basis.
Partial Scholarship
See our Frequently Asked Questions section if you need more info about our courses
Course Dates
Our full doula training programme is a 6 month offering that includes a combination of in person and online self study, live masterclasses, and group study sessions.
All participants are required to attend an in person practical skills weekend. Current locations: Cheltenham, London and Leeds.
Start dates for Radical Full Spectrum Doula Training:
16th June 2025 - 3 spaces available
15th September 2025 - 9 spaces available
12th January 2026 - 12 spaces available
13th April 2026 - 12 spaces available
15th June 2026 - 12 spaces available
14th September 2026 - 12 spaces available
To find out more - speak to your local OBC Facilitator!
Based in the North or Scotland
Based in London or the South