Our 3 day birth doula training is your first step in becoming a certified doula through DONA International, the leading doula organization worldwide. Our interactive and hands-on workshop will equip you with all the tools and information you need to launch your new doula practice.

Refund Policy: Our trainings are NON REFUNDABLE, buf if you are unable to attend we can transfer you to a future workshop under the following conditions: You must notify us within two week (14 days) of the workshop, and the transfer needs to be for a workshop within 6 months of the original date. We charge $50 for this change and can only make this transfer one time. This is the policy as our workshops sell out and we turn potential students away.
Upcoming Doula Trainings:
Each of our DONA-approved birth doula trainings is 3 full days, meeting Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9am - 5pm.
- January 15th-17th, 2021 (VIRTUAL)
- March 19th - 21st, 2021 (VIRTUAL)
- May 14th - 16th, 2021 (VIRTUAL)
COST: $575 (includes a manual, handouts and monthly support meetings with access to your trainer and other experienced doulas).
Payment plan available at checkout ($350 non-refundable deposit & $225 due week of training)
We are excited about being about to provide you with a virtual workshop in light of our current COVID-19 situation. Your health and safety is the most important thing to us while ensuring you receive the best possible information and support!
To help make the process as easy as possible for our new doulas, Bini Birth also offers a FREE doula peer review meeting every month for all doulas trained through us. Peer reviews are great opportunities for continued mentorship, assistance with certification process, networking, and creating a support system with like-minded individuals.
MEET YOUR TRAINER: Ana Paula Markel




Yes. This is a basic doula training. We include an “Intro to Childbirth for Coulas” in the curriculum.
It is recommended that you read The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin before attending the course.
This workshop is DONA Approved. You will be ready to start working as a doula after the training, though if you want to be a DONA certified doula there are a few more steps.
We go through the certification process with DONA International in detail during the course.
We will also provide you with certification support after the training.
The training costs $550 per participant.
It includes a DONA International manual, resources and hand-outs.
A nutritious breakfast is provided every day along with delicious snacks throughout the day.
One of the biggest benefits of our program is the support we offer doulas after the training. It sets our program apart from others. This includes mentorship from Ana Paula and other experienced doulas, a closed email list, and monthly meetings at BINI.
Absolutely. We welcome lap and breastfeeding babies in our training. We have plenty of space and loving arms to help you.
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