What Is the BirthBliss Doula Certification Programme?
Introduction to the BirthBliss Doula Certification Programme
The BirthBliss Doula Certification Programme exists to support doulas as they step from training into real work with real families.
At The BirthBliss Doula Academy, we do not see certification as a checklist or a hoop to jump through. We see it as a period of being held while you gain experience, make sense of what you are doing, and slowly grow into the doula you are becoming.
This stage of the journey matters. The first births and postnatal jobs can feel tender, stretching, and at times unsettling. Having someone alongside you, someone who understands the work and the responsibility it carries, makes a difference.
Becoming a Certified BirthBliss Doula means you have worked with families, reflected on your experiences, and been supported through that process by an experienced doula who walks beside you. It is about steadiness, confidence, and learning how to support others without losing yourself.
Why the Certification Programme matters
This programme exists because doulas deserve support too.
It offers a clear and gentle pathway from newly trained to grounded and confident, without rushing or pressuring the process.
Families can trust that a Certified BirthBliss Doula is not working in isolation, but is supported, thoughtful, and committed to learning from experience.
The certification process matters because it:
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Builds trust, families know their doula is supported and guided by an experienced coach
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Offers meaningful recognition, certification reflects integrity, care, and commitment to the work
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Supports learning through real experience, each job becomes an opportunity to reflect and grow
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Helps you build confidence in your business, including boundaries, fees, and the way you choose to work
What you will gain from the Certification Programme
By completing the BirthBliss Doula Certification Programme, you will:
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Feel more grounded and confident in your doula work
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Be recognised as a Certified BirthBliss Doula
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Have regular one to one support and space to talk things through
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Know you are not carrying early experiences alone
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Grow into your role with someone walking alongside you
This programme is about becoming steady in yourself, so you can be steady for others.
Terms & Conditions:
The Certification Programme includes a 24 month period of coaching support with your chosen Doula Coach. Your 24 months begin from the date you sign up with your coach. If you need more time beyond the 24 months you will be able to re apply, and any client work already signed off will be carried forward.
There may be times in life when you need to pause your Certification Programme. You can put the process on hold if you are dealing with a bereavement, long term health challenges, or maternity leave. The intention is always that you continue when you feel ready, and we will support you in easing back in when the time is right.