Are you thinking about becoming a doula? The purpose of this short course is to provide a general overview of the doula profession to support you in discovering whether doula work is the right thing for you. If it is, give you a roadmap of how to get there. Lesson one: What is a doula? This lesson will look at what it entails to be a professional doula. It will help you understand what support that doulas offer and what kind of services they provide. Lesson two: The role of the doula This lesson will look at the evidence behind doula support. What are some of the requirements and myths of doula work. Lesson three: Running a doula business This lesson will cover the basics of running a doula business and look at what training looks like.