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What's a doula do? Are you curious? Did you have a doula? Wanna be a doula? We run preparation courses to help people become doulas.

The course is approved by Doula UK. We offer both online and in person courses.

26/08/2026

✨ What does it really mean to support someone through pregnancy, labour and birth?

It’s about understanding birth physiology, knowing hands-on comfort measures, communicating with compassion and confidence, listening without judgement and our responsibility to know when extra support is needed 🫶

And if you’re building your doula business, it’s about learning how to turn your passion for supporting families into meaningful, sustainable work 💫

This is where your journey begins. 🌿

Ready to deepen your knowledge, build your confidence, and step into your role as a doula?

Come join our doula cuddle 💜

We have courses coming up in Surrey, London and Manchester 📍 Fees, dates and curriculum information are all on our website

24/08/2026

Developing Doulas Doula Preparation Course
Manchester

Ready to begin your journey into doula work? 💛

Join us in Manchester this September for our 5-day Doula Preparation Course with the Becky James

📅 16th–20th September 2026
⏰ 9am–5.30pm each day
📍 Manchester

✨A supportive, inspiring and practical space to learn, connect and develop the skills and confidence to support families through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

💜 Come and join our growing doula community! 💜

13/08/2026

Ready to step into your calling as a doula? ✨

Join Developing Doulas for our Doula Preparation Course with Vicky Walker| Doula|Peri-natal medicine|Embodiment & Yoga

📍North London
📆 October 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th and 11th
🕣 9am-5pm

Our comprehensive Doula Preparation Course equips you to confidently support birthing families across the UK 💜

Developing Doulas has been training doulas since 2007

This is more than just a course, it is the start of your journey in a fulfilling and exciting career 💫

10/08/2026

💭 Still wondering if the Developing Doulas doula course is right for you?

In this series we are answering your FAQ. This is Part 2 of our Doula Course FAQ! 💜

Choosing your training is a big decision, it is a time commitment, a financial investment and it will partly shape the doula you are so we’re here to make the process feel a little clearer and less overwhelming.

Swipe through for more answers about our courses and what you can expect when you join Developing Doulas. 🌿✨

Still have a question? Drop it in the comments or send us a DM

Ready to take the next step towards becoming a doula? We’re here to doula you through it. 💜

31/07/2026

Do you have questions about our doula courses? We've got the answers. 💜

Starting your journey to becoming a doula is exciting, but it's natural to have questions along the way and our job is to doula you through it from the very start.

This is Part 1 of our FAQ to help you feel confident about taking the next steps with Developing Doulas.

Swipe through to find the answers you need, and if your question isn't answered or you need more information, leaves us a comment or send us a DM, we're always happy to help.

Your path to supporting families starts here. 🌿✨

30/07/2026

Join for her in person course in Surrey in September.

Course details:
📍Surrey
📆September 2026
28th and 29th of September and 5th, 6th and 7th of October

We have been training doulas since 2007 and our comprehensive course prepares you to start supporting families in the UK>

🌿 If you're ready to take the next step toward becoming a skilled, compassionate doula, the Developing Doulas course will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to be with families as they journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

💕 At Developing Doulas we support, uplift, and grow with each other, sharing wisdom, experiences, and heartfelt connections every step of the way.

🌟You’ll find a space to belong in our doula cuddle.

💫 Join us this September and start making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 🌷

21/07/2026

Why do you do it?

Being a doula isn’t just a job. It is a passion that turns into a fire that becomes your calling.

No two days will ever be the same.
You leave the door with no idea when you will be home again.
It’s being on call at all hours and missing birthdays, weddings and parties.
You will witness life in its rawest, most powerful form.
It’s showing up, being fully present, for someone else’s transformation.
You will see magic happen before your eyes.

This work isn’t measured in promotions or pay rises, but in deep human connection and the story's we hold onto as a new life unfolds.

At Developing Doulas we have been training doulas since 2007. We are Doula Uk approved and run our courses online and in-person. Head to our website for inforamtion on dates. locations, fees and FAQ

20/07/2026

Step out strong and do good works has become a mantra within the Developing Doulas community.

It is a line from a poem Maddie wrote and encompasses the ethos and energy of Developing Doulas. It is our affirmation, our reminder, and our invitation to lead with courage, compassion and purpose.

To step out strong is to trust yourself, stand alongside others, raise the voices of those who need to be heard and meet every family without agenda and with an open heart. It is to keep going after the long births or when you are left exhausted by systems that don't serve those they are meant to protect.

To do good works is to serve with kindness, integrity and deep respect for every birth journey. It is to speak out at injustice and stand strong in the face of adversity. It is to keep the faith and know that is it with love that we can change the world and each birth we witness is an opportunity to do that.

If you are feeling the call to serve families in your community, we have courses running throughout the country and online. We have a passionate and welcoming community of doulas. We will doula you as you discover the doula you are born to be. You can book a connection call on our website or join one of our FREE taster zooms.

These words ground us in who we are and the community we're building together—one where doulas support, uplift and empower, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond birth.

Step out strong. Do good works. 💛

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