A comprehensive, in-person training in Zürich for those ready to support growing families
—with heart, knowledge, and community.
You feel the pull.
You light up around pregnancy and birth stories. You’re the friend who listens deeply, who helps others feel seen and calm. You’ve wondered what it would be like to support families as a career—but you weren’t sure where to start.
This is your beginning.
What Makes This Training Unique?
Local & In-Person: 9 Saturdays together in Zürich for hands-on learning, community, and deep reflection.
Flexible Online Modules: 9 live online sessions as well as an archive of pre-recorded workshops on a variety of topics.
Guest Experts: Learn from experienced midwives, lactation consultants, mental health practitioners and more...
Creative Assignments: Go beyond checklists with writing prompts, storytelling and real-life practice
Certification: receive a certificate of completion
Community: you'll have access to an online community of doulas to learn from and connect with.
What's Included?
Workbook with journal prompts, questions to reflect on and space for notes.
Resource Book with various positions to suggest to your clients during labor and what each one is helpful for.
Crochet Boob to use to demonstrate breastfeeding techniques to your clients prenatally.
Access to an online community of doulas to connect with and participate in peer reviews.
What Topics are covered?
Role of a Doula, Values and Rituals: what is your role as a doula (and what is it not), what values do you hold that you bring into this work, and what is the importance of rituals surrounding pregnancy and birth?
Anatomy & Physiology of Birth: the anatomy of the pelvic floor, why it matters, and the physiology of birth, including hormones and natural changes throughout pregnancy and labor.
Self Care: how to do doula work while preserving your boundaries and energy in order to make your work more sustainable.
Business: you'll get practical tips and templates for starting your own doula business - from social media, to legal contracts, pricing structures and bookkeeping - you'll finish the training ready to take clients.
Prenatal Care: what to cover during prenatal visits, resources to pass on to your clients, and how to best prepare your clients for what is ahead.
Comfort Options During Labor: hands-on practice for supporting clients physically during labor and how to include partners (when available).
Postpartum Planning and Support: help your clients create a postpartum plan to support them in the weeks after birth.
Loss and bereavement: whether or not you choose to work with bereavement clients specifically, if you work with pregnant women long enough you will undoubtedly encounter loss and grief in some way. We will prepare you to approach such situations with understanding and respect.
Mental Health: you will be equipped to look for signs of postpartum depression and anxiety and know what resources are available and when to refer your clients for professional support.
Breastfeeding: This topic will receive more than just a glance - we will dive deep into breastfeeding so that you will be able to equip your clients with the knowledge and resources they need to have a strong start to breastfeeding.
We’re keeping this group small to create a truly connected learning experience. Get in touch below to get more info and apply to join.
Ready to join, or have more questions:
Next Cohort Starts January, 2026
Investment - How much will it cost?
This Doula training is CHF 9300. The cost covers everything listed above in the 'What's included?' section.
EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR JANUARY 2026 COHORT
Reserve your spot by the end of September 2025 and pay CHF 7300
frequently asked questions
Are there prerequisites in order to take the training?
This course is designed for anyone feeling called to support others through birth—whether you've already been the go-to friend for pregnancy and parenting advice, or you're brand new to this world and eager to learn. No prior medical or birth experience is required.
Will I get help finding births to attend?
You’re required to attend at least two births to complete your certification. We’ll support you in finding those opportunities through your network and ours.
Is the course taught in English?
Yes! All course materials, discussions, and resources are in English. This training is ideal for english speaking expats and international folks living in Switzerland or nearby.
I live outside of Zürich- can I still join?
Yes! Many parts of the course are online, and the in-person days are spaced out to one per month and the dates are given in advance so you can plan ahead.
Will this training help me start a doula business?
Absolutely. We cover not only how to support families, but also how to set boundaries, price your services, and find your first clients. You'll leave with tools adn confidence to start offering support professionally right away.
How much is the training?
For our January 2026 training the cost is CHF 9300. Early bird pricing to the end of September 2025 makes the training CHF 7300.
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