Become a doula
A comprehensive English-language doula training in Zürich — with expert guest teachers, live sessions, and everything you need to start working with families
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?
Self-paced with live touchpoints. Work through recorded modules at your own pace, then bring your questions, reflections, and real-life practice to monthly live sessions with Christine — in Zürich on Fridays or online, depending on the group.
Expert guest teachers. Learn from specialists in breastfeeding, rebozo and comfort measures, perinatal mental health, and loss and bereavement. These aren't just names on a slide — they're professionals you'll actually know by the time you finish, and whose expertise you'll be able to confidently recommend to your clients.
In-person training days in Zürich. Four full-day in-person sessions with guest experts are included and scheduled within 12 months of your enrollment. If you're based outside Zürich, dates are given well in advance so you can plan.
A personal start. Within two weeks of enrolling, you'll have a one-on-one live session with Christine to walk through the program, answer your questions, and set you up well from the beginning.
Certification. You'll receive a certificate of completion once all modules and live sessions are done.
What's Included?
All recorded modules and guest expert sessions
Four live in-person expert days in Zürich (rebozo, breastfeeding, mental health, loss and bereavement)
Monthly live group calls with Christine — Zürich or Zoom
Personal welcome session with Christine within two weeks of enrolling
Doula workbook with journal prompts, reflection questions, and space for notes
Doula resource book with labor positions and when to use them
Crocheted teaching aids for demonstrating breastfeeding techniques
Rebozo — your own to keep
Certificate of completion
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.
Get in touch to ask any questions and find out if this training is the right fit for you.
Ready to join, or have more questions:
Investment - How much will it cost?
This Doula training is CHF 9300 - covering everything listed above.
frequently asked questions
Are there prerequisites in order to take the training?
None. This course is designed for anyone feeling called to support families through birth, whether you have birth experience or are starting completely fresh.
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. The majority of the course is online and self-paced. The four in-person days take place in Zürich and dates are given well in advance so you can plan travel and accommodation if needed.
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 and confidence to start offering support professionally right away.
How long does the training take?
That depends on your pace. The recorded content can be worked through as quickly or slowly as you like. All live sessions — including the four in-person expert days — are scheduled within 12 months of your enrollment.
Does this prepare me to be a birth, postpartum or bereavement doula?
All three. Even if you're drawn to just one area, they overlap in practice and it's valuable to be equipped for all of it. You can choose your focus once you're qualified.
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