The thought of labor and birth can be scary for many women. Images of hospitals, fear, being alone, and pain can fill the mind and create a great deal of anxiety for those who are new to birth or who … Read More
Education, along with compassion, is the foundation for the New Beginnings program. We are dedicated to providing high quality labor support and doula education for our students, as well as for women, doulas, and other birthworkers. We provide three levels … Read More
Misconception about doulas #1: Women laboring with an epidural do not need a doula. Reality: Doulas can give help through labor, birth and postpartum. This includes providing information, emotional care, and physical comfort. Even though they experience less pain, fear … Read More
This past week the number of people (mostly women) who like our Facebook page climbed to 1000. It’s a small number in comparison to other organizations, but we feel that this a milestone worth making note of, especially given … Read More
Did you know that when you train together in groups of 2 or more students, you can save $50 USD per student at registration? Training in groups together can also bring added benefits of support and encouragement as you work … Read More
We released last week a new informational video about the heart or core of our doula training program: the Main Course. As we’ve discussed and developed the purpose of the Main Course at New Beginnings Doula Training, we’ve come to … Read More
Options for doula certification have grown notably within the last few years. Where there use to only be a handful of options, training programs continue to grow and expand. In an effort to carve out a space for ourselves in … Read More
In an effort to continue to improve the quality of training and certification that New Beginnings Doula Training offers, we will be increasing our rates on July 1, 2016. By so doing, we hope to bring more quality content to … Read More
With the updates to the our online student coursework, a renewed interest in our online doula training program has caused former students to come back and give the training a second chance. If you have registered within the last three … Read More
New Beginnings Doula Training went live with two new websites earlier this month. Our public-facing website (www.trainingdoulas.com) got a new facelift and some new features including alumni testimonials and a revamped FAQ section. Our online training website got a major … Read More