Join Nurturing Birth and you'll be supported throughout your journey.

During your training your facilitator and our coursework coordinator will answer all your questions and encourage your progression through the course.

You'll also be invited to our weekly Virtual Cuppa on Zoom, where you can connect as often as you like with fellow doulas. Many of our members are regulars, making it the perfect space for peer support. You’ll also gain access to our private Facebook group where we ask questions, share relevant resources and post doula job requests.

No requirements, just the right mindset.

Our doulas come from all walks of life, and we embrace diversity in every sense. If you can listen, be open-minded, and offer unwavering support, chances are you’d make an excellent doula. Whether or not you’ve had children, regardless of your age, background, or personal circumstances, you’re welcome here. We take pride in our inclusive approach and are committed to treating every doula with equal respect and encouragement.

While there are currently no formal regulations for working as a doula, we take pride in offering top-notch  training. As a fully accredited Doula UK course provider, we adhere to the Doula UK Code of Conduct and Philosophy, ensuring our standards reflect the highest level of professionalism and care.

Code of Conduct & Philosophy.

As part of your course, we’ll guide you through the essentials of business and marketing to help you build a thriving and sustainable practice. Your facilitator and mentor will work with you to develop a personalised action plan.

We understand the complexities and challenges of setting up and running a successful business, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to help you succeed. Our aim is to empower you to find your own drive and confidence to build a business that works for you. With the demand for doula support growing steadily, there’s no better time to get started.

Any doula can tell you that every job brings something different, birth is very unpredictable and each postnatal family has individual requirements. During your training you will be working through different “scenarios” designed to challenge your response to different situations and to use the skills you’ll be working on. We cover many different topics, including loss, multiple births, cultural differences and feeding issues.

At Nurturing Birth, we specialise exclusively in birth and postnatal doula training. Our course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to confidently support families through antenatal care, birth, and the postnatal period.

A key part of our training focuses on understanding the boundaries of the doula role and navigating how to “wear other hats” if you’re trained in additional areas. We also maintain wonderful relationships with other training providers and are happy to signpost you to them if you’re looking to expand your skills further.

There are no hidden costs with your initial training—everything you need is included in your course fee. This covers your comprehensive manual, a one-to-one mentoring session, and your certification. You’ll also receive a free 12-month listing on our International Doula Directory upon certification, with the option to continue for a minimal yearly fee thereafter.

We offer doula courses in various UK locations, with regular course dates in London. Recently, we’ve also hosted training in Bristol, Exeter, and Bradford. We try and move around to support demand in different areas.

Many courses are run during the week, but we also offer evening and weekend options to suit different schedules. If you'd like a course in your area, let us know—we’re happy to explore running a course wherever there’s enough demand.

For added flexibility, we also run online courses via Zoom, bringing our comprehensive training directly to you, no matter where you are.

There is no one-size fits all when it comes to doulas.

Your earning potential can vary depending on your location, experience, and the number of clients you take on. Many doulas in the UK charge between £1000 and £3,000 for birth support, with postnatal care typically priced somewhere between £20-£50 per hour.

There are also multiple ways of working as a doula. Some prefer to take a limited number of clients and do not overlap on-call periods, whilst others may take on multiple clients per month and work with doula colleagues to create a supportive network. We will help you navigate these different approaches during the course, also ensuring you understand the costs involved in running your business and how to make it grow and thrive.

Building a thriving doula business takes commitment and drive. At Nurturing Birth, we will do everything we can to help you succeed by providing comprehensive training, business support, and ongoing guidance. However, it’s important to note that success also requires determination and persistence as well as your doula skills. We can help you hone those skills too. The demand for doulas is growing steadily, so by putting yourself out there and also networking with your peers your clients will find you.

We believe the role of a doula is incredibly important and impactful, both for families and society. As such, we encourage our doulas to think carefully about pricing themselves accordingly, ensuring they are valued for the demanding and essential work they do.

The short answer is no—there are no mandatory ongoing requirements to maintain your certification. However, we strongly encourage all our doulas to continue incorporating mentoring into their practice, as it helps with ongoing growth and reflection. Staying connected within the Nurturing Birth family is also important, and we invite you to participate in our weekly Virtual Cuppa and engage with our private Facebook group for continued peer support. We see great success as a result of this.

We place great emphasis on the importance of self-care to help you avoid burnout and ensure that you can continue to offer the best support to your clients. We also encourage continued professional development and research, allowing you to stay up to date with the latest practices and resources. This ensures you can provide your clients with the most current, evidence-based information and maintain the highest standards of care.

We are often asked this, and the answer is no. At Nurturing Birth, we believe that the skills, topics, and scenarios covered in our antenatal and birth training are invaluable, even for those planning to work exclusively postnatally. Understanding the journey families experience during pregnancy and birth provides deeper context and insight, which we feel is essential to offering well-rounded postnatal support.

Whether or not you plan to support births, this knowledge will enhance your ability to empathise with and assist families during the postnatal period.

Absolutely! Please don’t hesitate to reach out and talk to us. Choosing a course provider is much like choosing a doula—the fit has to feel “just right.” We’re here to answer your questions and help you figure out if Nurturing Birth is the right choice for you.

You can email us at info@nurturingbirth or book a free 30-minute Zoom chat with me HERE.

We’d love to hear from you and help guide you on this exciting journey.