Welcome to Bhava Birth
Birth & Postpartum Doula Trainings
Find the skills and community you need for heart-led birth work!
Q: There are so many doula trainings out there. How can I know which one is best for me?
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1. Do you see birth as a sacred rite of passage?
2. Do you want to help your clients emotionally and spiritually, not just informationally? Do you value incorporating mind-body tools into birth work?
3. Would you value monthly mentoring after the training and being part of an on-going doula community, not just a one-weekend crash course?
4. Would you benefit from having lots of one-on-one time with your doula trainers?
5. Do you want to learn from multiple voices, such as guest experts in the Utah birth community?
6. Do you want more than basic childbirth ed, like actual training on how to be a doula?
Then you've come to the right place!
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Q: Will I be considered trained or certified?
Either one! Here's what you need to know:
1. You can simply attend the training and leave a trained Doula. Or you have the option of fulfilling certain course requirements to certify.
2. Clients rarely, if ever, ask whether a doula is trained versus certified. However, sometimes hospitals or insurance companies stipulate "certified" should you choose to seek reimbursement through some of their newly available programs.
3. At Bhava Birth, your doula community belongs to YOU and is included in your one-time tuition. There are no annual fees, certification renewals, or required continuing education credits to maintain your status.
Q: Why do you incorporate mind-body tools?
Bhava Birth trainings are based in mindfulness, embodiment, and self-compassion. These practices improve birth outcomes and increase maternal satisfaction, helping all birthing individuals to experience birth as a rite of passage regardless of outcomes. In the postpartum sphere, the mind-body approach provides an entirely new vocabulary and skillset when engaging with depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. Rather than being victimized by the unraveling of identity that can occur, they give purpose to the process.
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The other huge benefit? These tools benefit YOU and make doula work more sustainable. Too many doulas burn out in the first year of practice. You deserve a well-rounded training that will prepare you for all aspects of the work.
What sets the Bhava Birth trainings apart from other trainings out there?
Business Support
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Starter branding kit: personalized logo, website & headshot (Birth Doulas only)
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Marketing and networking strategies
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How to structure packages
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How to facilitate prenatal and postpartum visits
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Building confidence as an entrepreneur
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How to lead with your strengths & passion rather than imitating or competing with others
Led by Seasoned Doulas
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We are walking the walk and built our careers from scratch
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We teach you how to be doulas, not just regurgitating basic childbirth education
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We interviewed dozens of active doulas about their trainings and designed this course to fill in those gaps
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We even attract already trained doulas that are dissatisfied with their first training or simply want more depth
On-Going Support
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​Hybrid learning model: Zoom and in-person sessions (Birth Doulas only)
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Monthly group mentoring for 12-months on critical birth-related topics (Birth Doulas only)
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Follow-up mentoring calls for first three client supports
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FB community and online doula portal with printable PDFs, templates & more
Mind-Body Focus
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Sustainability and self-care through mind-body awareness
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Tools for caregiver fatigue and secondhand trauma
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Sacred & spiritual birth lens, including how to foster ritual and ceremony
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Breath & embodiment practices
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Metaphors, myths & poetry
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Eastern perspectives on perinatal mood disorders
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Everything you need to know for Birth & Postpartum Doula Trainings
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Holding Space
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Bodily Autonomy + Consent
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Informed Decision-Making
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Collaborative Care
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Client Provider Alignment
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Therapeutic Touch
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Creating Safety
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Holistic Preparation
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Preparing the Whole Family Unit
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Advocacy
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Birth as a rite of passage
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Postpartum as Rebirth
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Building Community
Fall 2024
Birth Doula Training:
October 11th-12th, 2024
(Zoom sessions Oct. 9th 6-9 pm / Oct 23rd 6-9 pm)
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Postpartum Doula Training:
November 8th-9th
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*Lunches provided
**Already trained doulas who are seeking to train again (for more depth & continuous mentoring) automatically get 20% off
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