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Birth Doula: New Life Support
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CPD Accredited ! Free Certification | FREE Retake Exam | Lifetime Access | No Hidden Fees

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
3.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Updated in 2026

The Birth Doula: New Life Support Course is a pivotal training program that equips individuals with essential skills and knowledge to support women throughout the miraculous journey of childbirth. In today's fast-paced world, where medical interventions often dominate the birthing process, Birth Doulas play a crucial role in advocating for women's choices, providing emotional and physical support, and ensuring a positive birth experience.

Understanding a woman's body during pregnancy, managing common symptoms, and offering postpartum care are just a few of the vital modules covered in this comprehensive course. By mastering effective communication, empathy, and comfort skills, graduates are not only better prepared to assist mothers during labor but also equipped to address mental health concerns and provide support in grief and bereavement situations.

The demand for skilled Birth Doulas is on the rise, with a noticeable increase in the sector by 15% annually. In the UK, where awareness about the benefits of doula support is growing, job opportunities abound, with an average salary ranging from £20,000 to £30,000 per annum. Investing in Birth Doula training not only enriches personal and professional lives but also contributes to the well-being of mothers and families, making it a rewarding and impactful career choice.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified Birth Doula Course
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
15
lectures
3h 5m
total

    • 1: Module 01: Introduction to Birth Doula Preview 06:20
    • 2: Module 02: A Woman’s Body in Pregnancy 09:10
    • 3: Module 03: Antenatal Care during Pregnancy 08:36
    • 4: Module 04: Management of Common Symptoms of Pregnancy 15:19
    • 5: Module 05: Clinical Examination of Pregnant Women 11:02
    • 6: Module 06: Care of a Woman during Labour 11:49
    • 7: Module 07: Postpartum Care 10:40
    • 8: Module 08: Screening Newborn Baby 11:44
    • 9: Module 09: Infant Care 11:25
    • 10: Module 10: Mental Health of the Mother 17:09
    • 11: Module 11: Grief and Bereavement 16:26
    • 12: Module 12: Contraception and Family Planning 18:09
    • 13: Module 13: Effective Communication 15:45
    • 14: Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills 09:43
    • 15: Module 15: Ethics in Doula 11:37

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Description

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Birth Doula
  • Module 02: A Woman’s Body in Pregnancy
  • Module 03: Antenatal Care during Pregnancy
  • Module 04: Management of Common Symptoms of Pregnancy
  • Module 05: Clinical Examination of Pregnant Women
  • Module 06: Care of a Woman during Labour
  • Module 07: Postpartum Care
  • Module 08: Screening Newborn Baby
  • Module 09: Infant Care
  • Module 10: Mental Health of the Mother
  • Module 11: Grief and Bereavement
  • Module 12: Contraception and Family Planning
  • Module 13: Effective Communication
  • Module 14: Empathy and Comfort Skills
  • Module 15: Ethics in Doula

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply knowledge of a woman's body during pregnancy for holistic care.
  • Implement antenatal care strategies to support healthy pregnancies effectively.
  • Manage common pregnancy symptoms, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Perform clinical examinations of pregnant women with proficiency and sensitivity.
  • Provide comprehensive care during labour, ensuring maternal comfort and safety.
  • Demonstrate postpartum care skills, promoting maternal and infant well-being.

Who is this course for?

This Birth Doula: New Life Support course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Birth Doula: New Life Support. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring doulas seeking expertise in supporting mothers through childbirth.
  • Healthcare professionals aiming to specialize in maternal and newborn care.
  • Individuals passionate about enhancing maternal mental health and well-being.
  • Those interested in grief and bereavement support in a doula role.
  • Anyone wanting to contribute to ethical and empathetic maternity care.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Birth Doula: New Life Support course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Birth Doula: New Life Support course.

Career path

After finishing this Birth Doula: New Life Support course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Birth Doula: New Life Support are:

  • Maternity Support Worker - £18K to £25K/year
  • Midwife - £24K to £40K/year
  • Childbirth Educator - £22K to £30K/year
  • Infant Feeding Specialist - £20K to £35K/year
  • Maternal Mental Health Advocate - £25K to £35K/year

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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