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Homebirth, Freebirth & Postpartum Specialist Doula Training

This is for you if...

  • You feel called to support birth outside the standard system

  • You’re drawn to homebirth, freebirth, and deeper, undisturbed birth experiences

  • You know postpartum care is missing and want to offer something more meaningful

  • You don’t just want a certificate… you want to feel ready

  • You’re tired of surface-level training and want depth, truth, and real-life preparation

This is not your average Doula Training!

Most courses teach information.

This one teaches you how to:

  • understand birth deeply

  • hold women through real, unpredictable experiences

  • support postpartum recovery in a hands-on, meaningful way

  • and actually build a working doula practice

This is about the full arc:

 

pregnancy → birth → postpartum

Not just one piece of it.

What you'll learn ..

Physiological Birth & Deep Understanding

  • Birth anatomy & physiology

  • Positions for physiological birth

  • Waterbirth

  • Understanding intervention

  • Birth choices & informed consent

 Homebirth & Freebirth

  • Preparing for homebirth

  • Freebirth & the law

  • Navigating the system (or stepping outside it)

  • Supporting women through uncertainty

 Postpartum Recovery & Newborn Care

  • Postpartum massage

  • Infant massage

  • Naturopathic newborn care

  • Nutrition for recovery

  • Preparing healing postpartum food

  • Placenta care

  • Herbal apothecary for birth & postpartum

 Building Your Doula Practice

  • Finding and booking clients

  • Pricing your work confidently

  • Policies & legal basics

  • Marketing in a way that actually works

  • Cultural Humility & Inclusivity

  • Boundaries: Taking care of YOU

 What makes this different

This training is built on over 20 years of real experience supporting:

  • homebirth

  • freebirth

  • postpartum recovery

You won’t just learn theory.

You’ll hear:

  • what actually happens in the room

  • how to respond when things shift

  • what confidence really looks like in practice

 How you'll learn..

  • Weekly teaching modules

  • Live group calls (real conversation, not lectures)

  • Live Integration Intensive (Zoom) — practical, embodied learning

  • Case studies from real births

  • Ongoing support in a small, focused group

This is designed to feel supported, grounded, and deeply real

 The Outcome

By the end, you won’t just have information.

You’ll have:

  • the confidence to support homebirth & postpartum

  • practical, hands-on knowledge

  • a clear pathway to working with clients

  • and a grounded sense of who you are in this work

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What does the Training look like?...

 

Start Date: September 16th 2026

Duration: 12 Weeks

Format: Online + Live Calls + Virtual Weekend Immersion

Spaces: 10 only

 

 

Week 1: Arrival & Foundations

Welcome

The role of the doula (beyond the basics)

Understanding your place in birth & postpartum spaces

Setting intentions for the training

 

Week 2: Birth Physiology

How birth works (hormones, stages, flow)

What supports physiological birth

What disrupts it

 

 Week 3: Positions & Supporting the Body

Positions for labour & birth

Movement, comfort, and flow

Hands-on support 

 

Week 4: Waterbirth & Birth Environment

Using water in labour & birth

Creating safe, calm birth spaces

The role of environment in outcomes

 

Week 5 : Understanding Intervention

Common interventions

When they’re offered and why

Supporting informed choice without fear

 

Week 6 : Homebirth in Practice

Preparing for homebirth

What actually happens on the day

Working alongside midwives (or not)

Real-life insight

 

 Week 7:  Freebirth & The Law

Understanding legal rights

Supporting women choosing freebirth

Navigating responsibility and boundaries

 

 

Week 8: Postpartum Foundations

The reality of postpartum recovery

What mothers actually need

Emotional and physical support

 

Week 9 : Hands-On Postpartum Care

Postpartum massage 

Infant massage

Practical ways to support families

 

Week 10 : Nourishment & Healing Nutrition for recovery

Preparing simple, healing foods

Supporting energy, rest, and repair

 

Week 11 : Birthkeeper Skills

Placenta care

Herbal apothecary basics

The Birthkeeper’s Garden

 

Week 12:  Building Your Practice

Getting your first clients

Structuring your offer

Pricing, policies, and boundaries

Simple, aligned marketing

Boundaries: Taking care of YOU first

 

**VIRTUAL WEEKEND IMMERSION— Live Virtual Weekend Immersion (Zoom) 5th & 6th December 10-1pm**

 

A dedicated, interactive weekend where we bring everything together.

You’ll experience:practical demonstrations (massage, positioning) scenario-based learning, real-time guidance and feedback, deeper integration of your role.

 

 

Weekly Rhythm

Each week includes:

Pre-recorded teaching

Live group call (Wednesdays 10-11.30 - all recorded for catch up)

Space for questions & discussion

Designed to be:manageable, supportive, and deeply engaging

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FAQS:

Do I need to complete the training within 12 weeks?
No. The training is designed as a 12-week structure, but there is no pressure to keep up at a fixed pace. You’ll have lifetime access to all content, so you can move through it in a way that works for your life.

Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. Once you join, you’ll have ongoing access to all training materials, so you can revisit and deepen your learning over time.

Do I need to attend the Virtual Weekend Immersion?
Yes, this is an essential part of the training. It’s where everything comes together through live teaching, demonstration, and integration. The depth of learning happens here.

What if I can’t make the weekly live calls?
All weekly calls are recorded, so you can catch up in your own time. You won’t miss the teaching.

Are payment plans available?
Yes. You can choose to pay in full (£777) or split your investment into 4 payments of £195. Those paying in full receive a bonus one hour 1:1 call at the end of their training work £111

Do you offer any lower-cost spaces?
Yes. There are 3 half-price bursary spaces available for this cohort. These are offered on a trust basis for those who feel deeply called to this work but cannot afford the full investment. 

Do I need previous experience?
No. This training is open to both beginners and those already working in the birth space who want deeper, more practical understanding.

Will I be able to start working as a doula after this?
Yes. You’ll leave with the knowledge, confidence, and a clear pathway to begin supporting clients.

Is this training accredited?
This is an independent training, not tied to external regulatory bodies. The focus is on real-world skills, understanding, and readiness not just certification. However, the course is eligible for full professional insurance to practice as a Doula with leading insurance providers

What kind of support will I have during the training?
You’ll be part of a small group, with space to ask questions, learn through discussion, and be supported as you grow into the work.

 

 

Book your Place

This is a small, intentionally held training.
Only 10 spaces are available.

Choose your Plan 

PAY IN FULL — £777
Receive a bonus 1:1 mentorship call with Clare (60 minutes)
A space to ask questions, deepen your learning, and be supported personally

 

 

PAYMENT PLAN — 4 x £195
Spread your investment across four monthly payments

[Choose Payment Plan]

 

 

BURSARY SPACE — £388
3 spaces available
Offered on a trust basis for those who feel deeply called to this work but cannot currently afford the full investment

 

 

START DATE
September 16th 2026

Includes:
12-week training (self-paced with lifetime access)
Weekly live calls (recorded)
Virtual Weekend Immersion (required)

FINAL NOTE

This isn’t just about learning.

It’s about stepping into this work with confidence, skill, and clarity.

If you’re ready  your place is here.

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WR2 6ND

Email: clarecoxdoula@gmail.com

Tel: 07599965524

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