DONA International Birth Doula Training Workshops
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2021 Doula Trainings
Jan 15-17 Health Care Professionals Doula Training – Online Live!
Jan 27 – March 10, Wednesdays – Online Live!
March 12-14, Madison, Wisconsin
March 31 – May 12, Wednesdays – Online Live!
April 16-18, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 30 – May 2, Rochester, Minnesota
May 21-23 Health Care Professionals Doula Training – Online Live!
August 20-22 Health Care Professionals Doula Training – Online Live!
Sep 24-26. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
October 22-24, Madison, Wisconsin
Date and Location:
Wed, Jan 13 & 20th, 5:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. central time ONLINE!
Thursday, March 11, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Madison, Wisconsin
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Thursday, April 29, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rochester, Minnesota
Saturday and Sunday, May 15 & 16, ONLINE 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wed & Thurs, August 18 & 19th, 2021, ONLINE, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Madison, Wisconsin
Details: The cost is $120 which includes tuition and 80 pages of materials.
Yes, this class meets DONA’s childbirth education requirement. Click here for more information (pdf).
Click here for information on the specific topics and other details.
Usually, there is no class size limit for Intro Classes. We’re able to spread out comfortably and still meet safety guidelines.
Date: Thursday March 11, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Anyone may take this course even if you are not taking the doula training workshop.
Tuition: The cost is $120 for people taking only this course. It is included in the price of the Birth Doula Workshop.
Date: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 12-14th, 8:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location (Both): Clarion Suites Hotel, Madison, Wisconsin
Tuition: $525.00, with a $25.00 early discount by February 19th. If you sign up early for both the doula workshop AND the Intro to Childbirth class, your package price is only $600!**
Once you have registered, go to the Already Registered tab at the top of this page to begin preparation for the workshop!
Class size is limited to 14 people. There are currently 5 spaces left in this workshop.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Private home, Third Ward neighborhood (bus, bike, drive); CB class size is limited to 9 people; there are 6 spaces left.
Anyone may take this course even if you are not taking the doula training workshop.
Tuition: The cost is $120, but there is a $20 discount if you also sign up for the birth doula training (see below) by March 26, 2021.
Date: April 16-18th, 2021, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:30 a.m. -5:45 p.m.
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Tuition: $525.00, with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by March 26, 2021. If you sign up early for both the doula workshop AND the Intro to Childbirth class, your package price is only $600!**
Once you have registered, go to the Already Registered tab at the top of this page to begin preparation for the workshop!
Doula Training class size is limited to 14 people. There are currently 9 spaces left in this workshop.
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Anyone may take this course even if you are not taking the doula training workshop.
Tuition: The cost is $120, but there is a $20 discount if you also sign up for the birth doula training (see below) by April 6, 2021.
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: April 30, May 1, May 2nd, 2021, 8:30 a.m. -5:45 p.m.
Location (Both): Large private home (vacation rental) , Rochester, Minnesota
Tuition: $525.00, with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by April 7, 2021. If you sign up early for both the doula workshop AND the Intro to Childbirth class, your package price is only $600!**
Once you have registered, go to the Already Registered tab at the top of this page to begin preparation for the workshop!
Class size is limited to 10 people. There are currently 9 spaces left in this workshop.
Date: Wed, March 17 & 24th, 5:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Anyone may take this course even if you are not taking the doula training workshop.
Tuition: The cost is $120 for people taking only this course. It is included in the price of the Birth Doula Workshop.
Work weekends? Have religious observances you don’t want to miss? In a Southeast Asian time zone? Like to learn at a slower pace?
THIS is the training for you!
Date: Wednesday Evenings March 31 – May 12th, 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. CST (one extra meeting scheduled in case its needed)
Tuition: $650.00, an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by March 1st.
Once you have registered, go to the Already Registered tab at the top of this page to begin preparation for the workshop!
Class size is limited to 14 people.
This training is for people who intend to use skills as nurses and physicians. A few seats are available for non-medical people. For details on curriculum, please visit this page. Prerequisites are the same as other workshops.
This training offers 18 Nursing Continuing Education Hours. Amy Gilliland is an approved provider by the State of California Board of Nursing, #16959.
(FREE for HCP and students!) Intro to Childbirth: Saturday and Sunday, May 15 & 16th, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Doula Training: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-23rd, 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Tuition: The working professional rate is $525, with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by May 1st AND a FREE Introduction to Childbirth course (a $120 value)!
Nursing and medical student tuition is $425.00 with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by May 1st AND a FREE Introduction to Childbirth course (a $120 value)!
The Intro to CB for Professionals course examines current birth practices by understanding they are based on our cultural values and beliefs and NOT on the best scientific evidence to treat pregnant bodies. You’ll also see at least ten births during the course; including sexually pleasurable ones. Your peers highly recommend this class!
Class size is limited to 14 people.
This training is for people who intend to use skills as nurses and physicians. A few seats are available for non-medical people. For details on curriculum, please visit this page. Prerequisites are the same as other workshops.
This training offers 18 Nursing Continuing Education Hours. Amy Gilliland is an approved provider by the State of California Board of Nursing, #16959.
(FREE for HCP and students!) Intro to Childbirth: Wednesday & Thurs August 18 & 19th, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST
Doula Training: Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 20-23rd, 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. CST
Tuition: Nurse and physician rate is $525, with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by July 28th AND a FREE Introduction to Childbirth course (a $120 value)!
Nursing and medical student tuition is $425.00 with an early registration discount of $25.00 if paid by July 28tht AND a FREE Introduction to Childbirth course (a $120 value)!
The Intro to CB for Professionals course examines current birth practices by understanding they are based on our cultural values and beliefs and NOT on the best scientific evidence to treat pregnant bodies. You’ll also see at least ten births during the course; including sexually pleasurable ones. Your peers highly recommend this class!
Don’t see a location or date that works for you? Over half of my workshops are by request. Become a local organizer and host a training in your area. Most of the time you can attend the workshop for free!
The workshop prepared me so much more than I ever thought possible and ever would have learned otherwise - not only in technical skills, but in my faith in birth, life, myself and others.
