Being a Doula is a calling rather than a job, as a Doula you are in a unique position to dwell in the mystery and miracle of birth and support other people in that miracle. Love, courage, fear, trust, self-discovery and transformation are all inherent in the birth process.
We know that working with and understanding your life and birth experiences will enable you to work more effectively with women in the momentous occasion of giving birth.
With this in mind Dial-a-Doula training incorporates knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of birth, understanding of how to provide support to women and their families as well as your own personal development as a woman.
The Doula training is a personal journey, therefore, the curriculum comprises work with the International College of Spiritual Midwifery and includes participation in group trainings, homework, study, practice, personal development and healing work to support your spiritual, emotional and professional growth.
Childbirth Preparation
Classes - Attending Childbirth Preparation Classes strengthens your knowledge and understanding of the birth process and
gives confidence and insight into how to be with people from diverse backgrounds and how to communicate with them. It also gives you an opportunity to present yourself as a Doula to expectant couples.
Attendance at 3 births - includes two pre and two post natal visits, a write up of each visit and the birth itself.
Required reading list and associated homework
Books, tapes and videos, DVD's and audio tapes will be available from the ICSM library.
This training is suitable for anyone interested in birth, midwives, health practitioners and women on their own life journey. Each section of the Doula training can be completed in a time frame that suits you. You can start where you like and follow your own path to becoming a Doula.
"The Doula training has been a beautiful time of learning and connecting with other women. I have developed a deeper trust in the process of birth. This course took me beyond the books and taught me how to be in the unknown, to be with a birthing woman. I now feel confident to support women during pregnancy, birth and afterbirth. This time has been a personal journey that has reconnected me back to my heart. I feel a deep value for myself as a woman and for my role as a mother for my three children. Great thanks to you all Rachana, Sunderai and Anna". Cathy Jackson mother of three, Yoga teacher and Doula.
"I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed yesterday. It was a great feeling to be in a place where I didn't have to pretend to be what others expected me to be, and to feel validated in how I felt about my birth experiences. Yesterday was hard in some ways though, as I lost count of how many times I needed to cry. I guess this comes from being in a safe environment. It is clear to me now that I have a lot of personal work to do before I could truly support a women in
labour. Thanks again for yesterday. I was truly inspired by yourself and Anna and look forward to seeing you again
soon." Karen Huntley After Doula Training Day1 with Sunderai 27/8/06
**new**Monthly Doula Gatherings, a different topic the first monday of each month, Starting April 7th 2 - 4pm in Camberwell. Contact Sunderai 0401 626 883
**New** The Power of Touch and Tenderness in Midwifery Practice with Fiona Hallinan... Find out more...
Being a Doula is a calling rather than a job, as a Doula you are in a unique position to dwell in the mystery and miracle of birth and support other people in that miracle. Love, courage, fear, trust, self-discovery and transformation are all inherent in the birth process.
We know that working with and understanding your life and birth experiences will enable you to work more effectively with women in the momentous occasion of giving birth. 
With this in mind Dial-a-Doula training incorporates knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of birth, understanding of how to provide support to women and their families as well as your own personal development as a woman. 
