
Train responsibly. Practice ethically. Serve with confidence and care.
Collaboration over competition.

You’re drawn to doula work because you care deeply about supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
But compassion alone isn’t enough - professional knowledge, ethical boundaries, and practical skills are essential.
Clear understanding of your
doula role
Practical tools to support families
Professional and ethical boundaries
Confidence to practice responsibly
The reality is that many new doulas enter this work without:
A clear ethical framework
Strong professional boundaries
Clear processes, structure, and professional procedures to guide their work
Practical understanding of how to
Run a sustainable business
Without these foundations, doulas can find themselves feeling uncertain, over extending for clients, or unintentionally stepping outside their professional scope. This can lead to confusion, burnout, and a lack of confidence when navigating
real-life situations.
It can also make it difficult to establish clear boundaries and maintain a sustainable, fulfilling practice.
Our training is designed to ensure you step into this work with a strong professional foundation.
It provides you with the clarity, structure, and support needed to navigate your role with confidence.
By the end of the program, you will have a clear understanding of:
Your role as a doula
Your scope of practice
Your professional responsibilities
How to support women effectively and ethically within the maternity system
You will graduate prepared to practice with confidence, integrity, and professional clarity.


How do you move from feeling called, to being fully prepared and ready?
How do you support families while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical care?
This course provides:
Structure
Practical skills
Ethical foundations
Professional confidence
Evidence-based learning balanced
with holistic care
Community
So you can step into doula work with clarity and purpose.
Doula Training Academy Online Birth
& Postpartum Doula Course

A comprehensive, values-led doula training designed to prepare you for ethical, professional, and responsible practice.
This program combines evidence-based education, practical guidance, and real-world insights to support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional framework required to support women through pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period.
You will graduate with a clear understanding of your role, scope, and responsibilities as a doula, along with the confidence and practical tools needed to step into this work with integrity.
A comprehensive, values-led doula training designed to prepare you for ethical, professional, and responsible practice.
This program combines evidence-based education, practical guidance, and real-world insights to support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and professional framework required to support women through pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period.
You will graduate with a clear understanding of your role, scope, and responsibilities as a doula, along with the confidence and practical tools needed to step into this work with integrity.



Hi, I’m Vicki Hobbs, the founder of The Doula Training Academy. I’ve been running my own women’s health business since 2004 and have spent many years supporting families as a childbirth educator, doula and complementary therapist.
As a multi-award-winning educator trained in several complementary therapies, I’m committed to sharing the knowledge, tools, and techniques that help doulas confidently support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
I created this training to provide comprehensive, practical education so new doulas can develop the skills needed to create calm, positive birth experiences for the families they serve.
My mission is simple: to equip you with the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on techniques to become a skilled and
trusted doula.
I look forward to supporting you on this meaningful journey.

Hi, I’m Vicki Hobbs, the founder of the Doula Training Academy. I’ve been running my own women’s health business since 2004 and have spent many years supporting families as a childbirth educator, doula and complementary therapist.
As a multi-award-winning educator trained in several complementary therapies, I’m committed to sharing the knowledge, tools, and techniques that help doulas confidently support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
I created this training to provide comprehensive, practical education so new doulas can develop the skills needed to create calm, positive birth experiences for the families they serve.
My mission is simple: to equip you with the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on techniques to become a skilled and trusted doula.
I look forward to supporting you on this meaningful journey.
The truth is - this training isn’t for everyone.
You’re ready to support women and families with confidence and care.

You want clear, practical skills and a structured path to becoming a doula.

You’re committed to maintaining ethical, professional boundaries.

You want ongoing learning, community, and guidance to step into doula work with purpose.

• It’s time to answer your calling to support women through birth.
• It’s time to gain the skills and confidence to become a professional doula.
• It’s time to join the Doula Training Academy.

Skyla Arnold-Eyers
Wow!!!
I’ve just completed my 14-day doula training with Vicki from the Doula Training Academy and honestly, it was worth every single penny. It feels like I’ve just stepped out of a retreat!

Maddy Bartlett-McColm
When I reached out to doulas in my community to find out the best doula training I could do, the unanimous vote was for Vicki at Doula Training Academy.

Ebru Ipekdal
This course has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. I genuinely enjoyed every part of it.
Click below to secure your place and start supporting women and families through one of life’s most powerful experiences.

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