5-Day In-person Workshop (Dec 4-8) 2024 | ONE SPOT OPEN! 5-Day In-person Workshop (Mar 26-30) 20255-Day In-person Workshop (Jul 16-20) 20255-Day In-person Workshop (Nov 5-9) 2025
In-Person 5 Day Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This immersive workshop begins with our 2-day Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course, followed by three days of comprehensive birth doula training. By attending, you’ll meet two key certification requirements with DONA International—the Childbirth Education (CBE) and birth doula training—setting you on the path to becoming a certified birth doula.
In this training, you will learn how to:
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
DAY 1 & 2: Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional class | 10am to 5pm PST (1-hour lunch break)
DAY 3: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST (1-hour lunch break)
Day 4: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST (1-hour lunch break)
Day 5: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST (1-hour lunch break)
All classes must be attended; missed classes cannot be made up
3-Day In-person Accelerated Workshop (Nov 15-17) 2024 WORKSHOP FULL | CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO OUR CANCELLATION LIST 3-Day In-person Accelerated Workshop (Jan 24-26) 20253-Day In-person Accelerated Workshop (May 16-18) 20253-Day In-person Accelerated Workshop (Sept 26-28) 2025
3-Day In-Person Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This workshop covers the same comprehensive content as our 5-day training but is condensed into 3 days with extended classroom hours.
The workshop kicks off with our mandatory Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up the evening before the workshop starts (see Daily Agenda for hours.) Then on the first day of the workshop, the Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course will provide a strong foundation for your doula education. By the end of the 3-day workshop, you will have completed two key requirements for birth doula certification with DONA International: the childbirth education and doula training components.
In this training, you will learn how to:
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WORKSHOP AGENDA:
Day Before: Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up — 6:30 – 7:30 pm PST. All class participants and your trainer will meet virtually over Zoom the evening before the training begins to go over what to expect from the training and take time for personal introductions. This is a mandatory meeting, so please plan accordingly. (Sign up for a free Zoom account at www.zoom.us)
Day 1: Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional | 10 am to 6:30 pm. (1-hour break around 1:30 pm.)
Day 2: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
Day 3: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
All classes must be attended ~ Missed classes cannot be made up | Attendance at the Pre-workshop Meet-up is mandatory
Weekly 10-Week Online Doula Training (Nov 12 – Jan 28) 2024 (no class Dec 24 and 31) Weekly 10-Week Online Doula Training (Feb 18- April 22) 2025Weekly 10-Week Online Doula Training (May 6 – Jul 8) 2025Weekly 10-Week Online Doula Training (Sept 16 – Nov 18) 2025
10-Week Online Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This 10-week online course is perfect for those who prefer learning in smaller segments or have weekday or weekend commitments. Our weekly live online classes cover the same comprehensive content as our 3-day and 5-day workshops, but over an extended period, providing more flexibility for your schedule.
In this training, you will learn how to:
Preparing for the Live Online Workshop:
Classes must be attended live | Classes will not be recorded
AGENDA
Tuesdays | 6 pm to 8:30 pm PST | Held live online over Zoom
(Refer to the Workshop Schedules for the 3-day and 5-day workshops for an overview of the topics covered.)
3-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Jan 10-12) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Feb 21-23) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Apr 25-27) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (June 6-8) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Aug 8-10) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Oct 24-26) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Dec 5-7) 2025
3-Day Online Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This online workshop is held live over Zoom and provides the same valuable content as our in-person workshops– from the comfort of your own home!
The workshop kicks off with our mandatory Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up the evening before the workshop starts (see Daily Agenda for hours.) Then on the first day of the workshop, the Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course will provide a strong foundation for your doula education. By the end of the 3-day workshop, you will have completed two key requirements for birth doula certification with DONA International: the childbirth education and doula training components.
In this training, you will learn how to:
To prepare for attending this live online workshop:
Classes must be attended live | Classes are not recorded | Attendance at the Pre-workshop Meet-up is mandatory
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Day Before: Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up — 6:30 – 7:30 pm PST. All class participants and your trainer will meet virtually over Zoom the evening before the training begins to go over what to expect from the training and take time for personal introductions. This is a mandatory meeting, so please plan accordingly. (Sign up for a free Zoom account at www.zoom.us)
Day 1: Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional | 10 am to 6:30 pm. (1-hour break around 1:30 pm.)
Day 2: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
Day 3: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
Classes must be attended live ~ Classes are not recorded ~ Missed classes cannot be made up. | Attendance at the Pre-workshop Meet-up is mandatory
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Investment:
Early Bird $775.00
Regular $850.00
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Workshop hours: Daily 8:30am to 6:30pm PST
What’s Included in this 30-hour Postpartum Doula Course Curriculum:
(IN PERSON Training or LIVE VIRTUAL synchronous learning–global offerings)
Also, this course will touch on…
Postpartum Doula Training Prerequisites
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NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Investment:
Early Bird $775.00
Regular $850.00
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
Location: Online
Workshop hours: Daily 8:30am to 6:30pm PST
What’s Included in this 30-hour Postpartum Doula Course Curriculum:
(IN PERSON Training or LIVE VIRTUAL synchronous learning–global offerings)
Also, this course will touch on…
Postpartum Doula Training Prerequisites
Start reading
Watch:
Dates:
2-Day Online Course
Jan. 11-12, 2025 + March 8-9, 2025 | 1 PM -5 PM
3-Day Evening Course
Nov 20, 21, 22 + Feb 7, 8, 9 | 6 PM – 8:45 PM
Investment $275.00
Location: Online
3-Day Evening Course Nov 20-22 2024 (6 PM – 8:45 PM) WORKSHOP FULL | CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO OUR CANCELLATION LIST 3-Day Evening Course Feb 7-9 2025 (6 PM – 8:45 PM)2-Day Online Course March 8-9 2025 (1 PM -5 PM)
Location: Online
Do you have a pregnant loved one who has asked you to support them during their birth? If you’ve wondered whether you need to attend a full birth doula training, we have good news– unless you’re considering a career as a doula, a full training goes beyond what you’ll need to support your friend or family member during labor.
That’s why we’ve created Labor Support 101, a specialized workshop designed for nonprofessionals. This class will give you the essential knowledge and skills to confidently assist your loved one through labor and birth—without committing to a full doula certification. (And who knows, maybe you’ll love it so much that you decide to attend a full training at some point and become a Professional Birth Doula!)
This 8-hour Labor Support 101 course is offered in either two 4-hour sessions or 3-evening sessions for only $275, a fraction of the cost of full doula training. You’ll learn from Janine Maitri, the founding director of Sierra Childbirth Institute and a seasoned birth doula trainer with over 30 years of experience.
Time 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
Investment $85.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
Supporting Hospital Birth: Essential Skills for Birth Doulas (In-Person) (Nov. 18) 2-5pm PST
Location: Sacramento, CA
This is an enriching 3-hour experience tailored to enhance doula practice in hospital birth environments. Taught in-person at SCI by experienced L&D and Mother-Baby RN Brooklynn Gonzales from Kaiser Hospital, this class provides a guided journey from triage admission to postpartum discharge, incorporating visual aids of hospital facilities including triage, PACU, OR, newborn nursery, and NICU. Through a concise presentation, participants will gain valuable knowledge on the rationale behind hospital procedures, empowering them to better support their clients in this setting. The 3-hour session includes interactive Q&A segments, equipping doulas with the tools to advocate for their clients and effectively communicate with healthcare providers.
Time 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
Early Bird $65.00
Regular Tuition $72.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Times 1:00 pm 10/23 & 3:30 pm 10/30 @ PST
Early Bird $95.00
Regular Tuition $105.00
Location: Online
The Business of Being a Doula | Online Class (Oct 23 + Oct 30) 1-3:30pm PSTThe Business of Being a Doula | Online Class (Jan 17 + Jan 18) | 1-3:30pm PSTThe Business of Being a Doula | Online Class (Feb 26 + Mar 5) | 1-3:30pm PSTThe Business of Being a Doula | Online Class (May 21 + May 28) | 6-8:30pm PST
Some of the topics we’ll be covering:
Held in two sessions one week apart with class hours: 1 pm – 3:30 pm PST
Instructor: Janine Maitri, Birth Doula Trainer (DONA)
Time 9:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Early Bird $115.00
Regular Tuition $126.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
As a birth worker, you play a crucial role in facilitating a successful breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby. Join our course to gain a solid foundation in the basics of breastfeeding and enhance your skills and knowledge to better support nursing dyads. This course is tailored for doulas, midwives, and anyone seeking to increase their expertise in lactation support. The course runs from 9:30am to 1:00 pm, we will cover essential topics, including:
Attendance fulfills the certification requirements for Birth and Postpartum Doulas with DONA International and provides 3 CEU’s from DONA
BY ENROLLING IN THIS COURSE OR EVENT YOU AGREE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HERE: https://sierrachildbirthinstitute.com//terms-and-conditions/
We’re excited to bring our comprehensive doula training workshops to communities across the country! If you’re passionate about supporting birth and postpartum care, we’d love to collaborate with you. By sponsoring an in-person or online workshop, you’ll help empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to provide essential support to families during one of the most important times of their lives.
Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how we can work together to bring training, jobs, and support to your community.
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Where modern science meets ancient wisdom. Evidence based and holistic Doula Trainings and support for Birth Professionals.
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