Joining the BirthBliss Academy

Here at the BirthBliss Academy, we like to think of ourselves as the doula for doulas and our mission is to spread the awareness of doulas and raise their profile in maternity services. It's time for doulas to be well represented by an organisation that is dedicated to helping you succeed as a doula and as a business owner!
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We do this by:
  • Providing outstanding training for aspiring doulas to become birth and postnatal doulas
  • Providing workshops and additional training for doulas
  • Provide a coaching programme for our members to become accredited
  • Having an outstanding directory service for our BB doulas to be discovered by parents-to-be
  • Creating a community of doulas on our social media platforms
  • Broadcasting The Doula Dispensary Podcast, providing up to date knowledge, news and scenario planning to our listeners
  • Offering business support for doulas
  • Sharing current evidence, topical and related reading materials to our members
  • Providing a platform for continuous professional development for all doulas 

Routes into the BirthBliss Academy

Route A – you have completed the BirthBliss Aspiring Doula Foundation Course and received an Attendance Certificate. You are now ready to start your Accreditation with the BirthBliss Academy.
Route B – all other doulas

This route is for doulas who match one or more of the following criteria:
  • Completed a doula course in the last 3 years 
  • Completed a doula course that was not taught by Kicki Hansard (if you trained with Kicki and would like to join, please get in touch)
  • Has been working as a doula outside of an organisation or abroad

What to do:
  1. Start by making an appointment to speak to Kicki! 
  2. After speaking to Kicki, you will be invited to complete an online assessment
  3. Once you have passed the assessment, there is a one-off joining fee of £97
  4. You are now a member of the BirthBliss Academy and can list your services on The Doula Directory! There is a monthly membership fee of £8.

We look forward to welcoming you to the BirthBliss Academy Doula Cuddle!