Register for the ultimate Doula Training Workshop, co-hosted by ToLABOR and our friends at MaternityWise!
We've combined the best of our evidence-based curriculums from ToLABOR and MaternityWise to offer a comprehensive, empowering doula training experience.
Earn your:
CLD - Certified Labor Doula
CPBD - Certified Professional Birth Doula
CPD - Certified Postpartum Doula
CLSE - Certified Lactation Support & Educator
EpiDoula - Advanced Skills for reducing epidural complications
Held in a STUNNING beach house in Isle of Palms, SC, just steps from the ocean, this venue features private and shared suites, included delicious healthy meals, daily wellness activities, and time to explore the charming beach town. It’s an ideal setting for an unforgettable, transformative doula journey!
In-House Participants can choose from our King Suites with private bathrooms, our one shared Suite with 2 Queen beds, or one of our 2-Twin Rooms for a more communal experience where you’ll make friends!
Training starts at 6 PM on Thursday, 10/10, and concludes at 8 AM on 10/14 for in-house participants. The educational sessions finish at 6 PM on 10/13, followed by a closing ceremony and shared dinner for both locals and in-house participants.
Register by choosing a payment plan below! Payments must be made in full prior to workshop start date.
Your Investment Includes:
Four-Day Workshop: Attend four days of education, empowerment, and transformation.
Comprehensive Training Materials: Includes the ToLABOR Program Manual (PDF + Online) with over 200 pages of worksheets, resources, sample forms, and certification paperwork, plus additional educational materials covering Birth Doula Training, EpiDoula, Postpartum Doula, and Lactation Support Training by MaternityWise.
Membership Benefits:
1st year membership of ToLABOR, cross-certification, and lifetime membership with MaternityWise.
Access to all private support groups within each organization.
Listing on the ToLABOR Doula locator map and on ToLABOR’s website for local and online referrals.
Eligibility to participate in mini continuing education courses and a prerequisite for certification.
Personal Support:
Each student is assigned a Mentor for 18 months.
Receive support through 1 email or a 30-minute phone consult with the Executive Director (additional fee for consults over 30 minutes).
Certification: Earn internationally recognized certification upon completing the requirements. An additional $25 certification fee is required.
Nutritious Meals (for In-House and Local Commuter participants only): Enjoy daily prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Saturday dinner is a group outing).
Wellness Activities (for In-House and Local Commuter participants only): Engage in activities such as yoga, guided meditation, therapeutic somatic practices, and visualization.
Free Access to upcoming "Birth Business Bootcamp" by MaternityWise - $179 value
Birth Business Documents Suite - provided by MaternityWise - a $79 value
Skills You Will Learn:
Present your client evidence-based research to educate about available options, choices, and alternatives for the healthiest and safest birth
Create + preserve a safe birthing environment, understanding it’s importance to the psychological and physiological process of a healthy, normal birth
Develop + define the scope of your practice and learn how to create professional protocols for the services you choose to offer
Provide highly effective labor support to your clients by utilizing techniques which can reduce the client’s discomfort, promote faster, safer births + reduce the need for medication and medically unnecessary interventions
Support the birthing family when pregnancy or birth doesn’t go as planned
Communicate effectively + professionally with clients, partners, families & medical professionals—establishing trust + mutual empowerment among the birthing team
Conduct prenatal + postpartum visits, take a comprehensive history, and maintain client confidentiality
Market + promote yourself as a professional Birth Doula in your community
Build a career as a Professional Birth Worker
Benefits of Certifying with BOTH MaternityWise and ToLABOR:
State-Approved credentialing that will allow you to work with Medicaid patients
TriCare Approved credentialing that will allow you to work with military families
Hospital Approved certification that will allow you in, regardless of how many "visitors" are permitted
Mentors assigned to each student for 18 months and beyond
Join a Family of like-minded people where nurturing support is our way of life
Learn from brilliant and generous trainers and mentors who have well over 100 years of experience collectively
Support from two well-established organizations with connections all over the world
Enrollment Options
In-House Participant
In-House participant rates include everything listed above, plus:
Your stay in the house (select from room rates below)
Delicious meals prepared daily for breakfast/lunch/dinner (Saturday dinner will be on your own, out with the group)
Wellness Activities (such as yoga, guided mediation, therapeutic somatic practices, visualization, etc…)
Personalized Wellness Assessment Session (scheduled prior to arrival)
Local Commuter Participant
This option is for locals or those who do NOT wish to stay in the house and it includes everything from the In-House Participant package except for the stay in the home and the Personalized Wellness Assessment Session. This is great for locals or people who would like to arrange their own accommodations.
Zoom Participant
Training + Educational Materials (Birth Doula Training by ToLABOR + EpiDoula + Postpartum Doula + Lactation Support Training by MaternityWise)
1st year membership of ToLABOR, Cross-Certification + Lifetime Membership with MaternityWise and access to all private support groups within each organization
Every student is assigned a Mentor for 18 months
Wellness Activities as Available Virtually (such as yoga, guided mediation, therapeutic somatic practices, visualization, etc…)
Where the magic is happening! ✨
Workshop Details
Well-rounded schedule of healing activities and skill-building:
Oct 10, 5-6pm: House Guest Participants Check In
Oct 10, 7-9pm: All Students join virtually (only House Guests join in-person)
Intro, Intention Setting, Defining Roles, Birth Movie & Discussion
Oct 11, 9am-6pm: Labor Doula Focus
A Complete and Comprehensive Look at the Stages and Phases of Labor
The Hormonal Structure + Physiology of Labor, Birth and Postpartum
The 5 Senses
Gate Control: Three Ways to Reduce Pain in Labor
Tools of the Trade: Comfort Measures
Physiological “Normal” Labor & Birth vs “Typical Birth”
Birth Plans & BRAINS
Birth Films + Discussion
Oct 12, 9am-6pm: More Labor & EpiDoula Focus
Experiential Learning: Touching + Listening
Breathing, Relaxation + Positions in Labor, Counter Pressure Techniques
Cesarean Sections & VBACs
Experiential Learning: Creating a Safe Space
Birth Scenario Practice
Racism, Reproductive Health + Equity in Birth
Ethical Guidelines for Birth Doulas
Working with Interventions: What, Why, When + Options
EpiDoula Advanced Skills - how to reduce complications when your client chooses epidural pain relief
The Business of Being a Doula, created and taught by Hunter Moore of A Brighter Birth and The Mindful Birth
Services, Compensation, Marketing, Contracts
One-Year Goals for Your Doula Business
Oct 13, 9am-6pm: Postpartum and Lactation Support Focus
Role and Scope, Along with Ethical /Legal Considerations
Recognizing and Providing Support for Birth Trauma Survivors
Caring for the Mental Health of Client Families
Soothing Babies, and Teaching Families Newborn Care Success
Understanding and Supporting Lactation in All Phases
Mortality (Maternal and Infant) During the Postnatal Period
Digging Deep Into Our Own Experiences for Healing
Oct 13, 7-9pm: Celebration of Life Journey
Enjoy Music, Dinner as we Celebrate Your Journey Into Birthwork!
Oct 14, 10am: Check-out for House Guest Participants
Future Follow-Up: Connections with Classmates and Mentors