LIVE Training Workshops

There are multiple in-person training opportunities each year. These are 3-day workshops. This list will be updated when new training dates are added. If you prefer to do an online, self-paced program, please click HERE.

During the 3-day in-person training workshop, you will receive a full and comprehensive birth doula training that gives you tools and knowledge to function as a doula in a real-life setting. Following the workshop, you will receive instructions on how to complete your birth doula certification portfolio as well as access to the online, self-paced program so you can revisit the material any time you need a refresher. Once the portfolio is submitted, the trainer will review it. When assessment has been completed and approved, you will receive your official birth doula certificate and have the title “Birth, Baby! Academy Certified Birth Doula”.

Investment: $1250.00 (payment plans are available when registering)
Location: Austin, Texas* (exact address to be given after registration and payment)

Class Schedule:

Friday       3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday  9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday     9:00am – 6:00pm

Next LIVE Training Dates:
February 27 – March 1, 2026

May 15-17, 2026

Aug 7-9, 2026

October 16-18, 2026

*Destination training workshops are available. If you have a group of people outside of Austin and would like Birth, Baby! Academy to come to you, reach out directly via the contact form or Hello@BirthBabyAcademy.com. 

*There is a LIVE Virtual option for this class on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to register, but need to attend this class virtually, please email your request to Hello@BirthBabyAcademy.com If approved, LIVE virtual attendance will be required. This workshop will not be recorded.

Have you already trained as a birth doula, but you don’t quite feel you got what you needed?

• Complete the 3-day workshop OR the online self-paced program
• Assignments directly related to the training
• Meet with 3 other birth doulas AND 3 other perinatal professionals
• Complete the required reading
• Attend a childbirth education class (recommendations will be made, but this is your choice)
• Complete Lactation Management for Doulas and Birth Workers from LER
• Outline your business plan/strategy
• Create a resource list of local birth professionals for prospective clients
• Complete 3 certifying births using Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 (outlined below)
• Complete and submit your portfolio within 2 years of training

More details will be given when you receive your certification packet after registration. You will have our support through this process for any questions you come up with along the way. This list of requirements is not meant to be intimidating. These requirements are to ensure you’re entering into doula work as prepared as you can be.