Birth Doula Training

Birth, Baby! Academy Trained Birth Doulas!

In-Person Training Workshops

During the 3-day in-person training workshop, you will receive a full and comprehensive birth doula training that gives you tools and knowledge to function as a doula in a real-life setting. Following the workshop, you will receive instructions on how to complete your birth doula certification portfolio as well as access to the online, self-paced program so you can revisit the material any time you need a refresher. Once the portfolio is submitted, the trainer will review it. When assessment has been completed and approved, you will receive your official birth doula certificate and have the title “Birth, Baby! Academy Certified Birth Doula”.

Investment: $1250.00 (payment plans are available when registering)
Location: Austin, Texas* (exact address to be given after registration and payment)

*Destination training workshops are available. If you have a group of people outside of Austin and would like Birth, Baby! Academy to come to you, reach out directly via the contact form or Hello@EB-ATX.com

Class Schedule

Friday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Next LIVE Training Dates:
June 12-14, 2026

August 21–23, 2026

October 2–4, 2026

Learn at your own pace!

Online, Self-Paced Training Course

In this self-paced course, participants will receive a full and comprehensive birth doula training. They will receive the tools and knowledge to function as doulas in a real-life setting. Participants will receive instructions on how to complete their birth doula certification portfolio.

Once the course is complete and the portfolio is submitted, the trainer will review it. When assessment has been completed and approved, participants will receive their official birth doula certificate and have the title “Birth, Baby! Academy Certified Birth Doula”.

Investment: $750.00 (payment plans are available when registering)
Location: Wherever you are!

Want to get started? REGISTER NOW

Requirements for Certification

Upon completion of the training, you will be considered a trained birth doula. You have the option to complete the requirements to come a Certified Birth Doula.

There are two pathways to certification. Pathway 1 (included with the price of training) is all that’s required for certification. For those desiring more mentorship through the process, Pathway 2 is the way to go! For more details, see the chart titled "Certification Pathways".

You will need to submit your portfolio within two years of completing training. You may request an extension if needed. You will have our support through this process for any questions you come up with along the way. This list of requirements is not meant to be intimidating. These requirements are to ensure you’re entering into doula work as prepared as you can be.

To sign up for mentorship, CLICK HERE.

Cross Training and Cross Certification Options!

Did you train as a birth doula previously...

but don’t quite feel you got the knowledge and confidence you needed to do this work? Cross training with the Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training is for you! Choosing a birth doula training can be tough, and we don’t all choose the right one the first time!

When you sign up to cross train, you get the following…

Access to the online, self-paced program for life. Go through all of the modules to fill in the gaps of what your previous training didn’t cover and then come back and reference the material throughout your career any time you need to refresh your memory! ($750.00 value)
One year of mentorship. ($450.00 value)
The option to certify as a Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula.
The option to join one of the in-person weekend workshops. ($500.00 value)
The knowledge and confidence to start serving families as a birth doula!

Investment: $750.00 (payment plans are available when registering)

Did you love your training and are working successfully as a birth doula, but need to cross certify to be able to accept clients who use Medicaid, Carrot, or other insurance or reimbursement programs?

You can cross train with the Birth, Baby! Academy birth doula training program for a reduced price. Please reach out directly to discuss your options.

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