2026 TRAININGS - LABOR & BIRTH DOULA TRAINING
Labor & Birth Doula Training
August 3 - 6
A four day (32hr) hybrid comprehensive training for certification as a labor and birth doula.
Become the Doula Families Remember for a Lifetime
Comprehensive Intuitive Birth Doula Training
Learn the Skills. Embody the Work. Change Birth Outcomes.
Location and Times:
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August 3 - 6, 2026, 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Jonesboro, GA
You are here because you feel called to support families during one of the most transformative moments of their lives.
Whether you're looking to start a meaningful career, expand your existing health and wellness practice, advocate for better maternal health outcomes, or become a trusted birth support professional in your community, our 32-Hour Comprehensive Labor & Birth Doula Training will give you the knowledge, confidence, hands-on skills, and mentorship needed to begin your journey.
This is a transformative learning experience that combines evidence-based birth education, practical skills training, reproductive justice, cultural humility, and intuitive support practices to prepare you for real-world birth work.
Imagine Being Able To...
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Confidently support a laboring family through birth
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Understand the physical and emotional processes of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery
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Provide comfort measures that help families feel calm, supported, and empowered
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Advocate for informed consent and respectful maternity care
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Support diverse families across cultures, identities, and birth experiences
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Build a sustainable doula practice that creates meaningful impact
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Help improve maternal and infant health outcomes in your community
What You'll Learn
Overall Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the 32‑hour Intuitive Birth Doula Training, participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate foundational knowledge of physiologic birth and emotional labor support
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Apply intuitive, somatic, and trauma‑informed practices during labor and birth
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Provide non‑clinical physical, emotional, and informational support across birth settings
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Practice ethical, culturally responsive, and scope‑appropriate doula care
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Sustain a values‑aligned doula practice with healthy boundaries and self‑regulation.
Core Competency Areas
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Historical Foundations of Midwifery and Doula Care
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Pregnancy Anatomy & Physiology
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Nervous System Regulation
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Doula Care as Community Health Work Integration
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Physical Comfort Measures, Labor Positions & Movement
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Medical Terminology + Interventions
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Emotional & Trauma‑Informed Support
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Breastfeeding Wellness & Initiation
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Postpartum Care and Recovery
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Cultural Humility & Advocacy
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Ethics, Scope & Professional Practice
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Business Development, Sustainability & Burnout Prevention (The Regulated Doula)
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Self Care < Soul Care
Certification Requirements (Suggested but not mandatory)
• Full Training attendance (32+ hours)
• Doula Skills Immersion Workshop Attendance
• Active participation in hands‑on practice and discussions
• Completion of Maternal or Infant health course, workshop, seminar, etc.
• Completion of ALL Reflection, Readings and Exercises
• Passing score of 85% or higher on post assessment
• Signed IMPACT Code of Ethics & Scope
IMPACT is all inclusive, so you receive everything you need for training in one price. No need to try to find your own childbirth or breastfeeding class. When you register you will receive:
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Childbirth Education
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Community Breastfeeding Wellness Advocate Training
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Curated collection of Google Drive resources to view and explore
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Sacred Doula Journal - These are questions that help organize your thoughts as you work though pre-certification. Consider your "why" before training begins and consider what you've learned and how you will implement training into your thriving business.
We use AI as a supportive tool to scale education, not intimacy. IMPACT technology is used to support learning, education, organization, communication, and access. but all care, teaching, and decision-making remain a human-led. consent-
What You'll Learn:
Day One (Virtual) - 9a - 6p
Module 1: Historical Foundations of Birth Work
Module 2: Pregnancy Anatomy + Physiology
Module 3: Labor & Birth Support
Day Two (Virtual) 9a - 6p
Module 4: Comfort Measures + Labor Positioning
Module 5: Postpartum Foundations
Module 6: Reproductive Justice & Cultural Humility
Day Three (Virtual) 9a-6p
Module 7: Breast/Infant Feeding, Newborn Care + more
Module 8: Doula Business, Ethics & Scope of Practice
Day Four (In Person) 10a-4p
Skills Day Immersion
FAQ's
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained, non-medical support person who provides emotional, physical, and informational care to families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doulas offer advocacy, reassurance, comfort techniques, and education — helping birthing people feel empowered, seen, and supported through life’s most transformative seasons.
Do I need any experience or medical background to become a doula?
No medical background is required! Our doula training is open to all — including parents, healers, caregivers, and new birth workers. We teach everything you need to begin offering confident, compassionate care from a culturally grounded and trauma-informed approach.
What’s the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
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A birth doula supports families during labor and birth by offering comfort measures, advocacy, and emotional presence.
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A postpartum doula supports the healing process after birth with infant care, body care, emotional processing, and practical home support.
Many doulas train in both areas and offer continuous care from pregnancy through postpartum.
What makes this doula training different?
Our training is rooted in the Mind-Body-Babee™ Model of Care, which centers:
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Mind: emotional wellness and trauma-informed presence
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Body: hands-on skills, herbs, bodywork, and rest
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Babee: cultural ritual, ancestral healing, and sacred support
We also emphasize reproductive justice, cultural humility, grief support, and doula sustainability, so you can offer care that truly nourishes your clients and yourself.
Will I be certified after the training?
Yes. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending the full training and completing any required practice or reflection activities, reading assignments and exam. This certification allows you to begin working with clients, building your doula business, or joining doula collectives. You literally can leave the training as a certified doula!
What’s included in the training?
Each training includes:
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In-person or live virtual classes
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Herbal and bodywork demos
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Reflection prompts & reading checklists
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Access to our private community group
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Certificate of Completion
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Optional business coaching or mentorship support
Does the training cover trauma, or birth complications?
Yes. We believe in honoring all birth outcomes. Our training includes trauma-informed, grief-literate support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth after trauma. You’ll also learn advocacy tools for supporting families through medicalized or unexpected birth outcomes.
What should I bring to in-person training?
We recommend bringing:
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A notebook or journal
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Comfortable layered clothing
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A water bottle and snacks
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Any personal or cultural objects you’d like to add to our group altar
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Your full presence and an open heart
All learning materials and care tools will be provided unless otherwise noted.
How much does doula training cost? Do you offer payment plans?
Most of our trainings cost between $500 - $600.
We offer flexible payment plans, BIPOC scholarships, and community discounts because we believe birth work should be accessible and sustainable.
How do I register or learn more?
You can register directly via our website or reach out at jada@milkandhoneycoatl.com. We’re happy to answer questions and help you determine if this training is the right fit for your path.
Training Outcomes
By the end of this training, you will:
✔ Understand the role and responsibilities of a professional birth doula
✔ Feel confident providing emotional, physical, and informational support
✔ Demonstrate hands-on labor support techniques
✔ Understand reproductive justice principles and culturally responsive care
✔ Navigate common birth scenarios with confidence
✔ Know how to establish professional boundaries and ethical practice
✔ Leave with practical tools you can begin using immediately
✔ Become part of a growing community of birth workers committed to improving birth experiences and maternal health outcomes
