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Birth Doula - Compare Programs
UK
Compare the various birth doula training
programs available in the UK |
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Become a
Birth Doula
Comparison of Training Programs in
the UK
For more details on entries scroll over the
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Costs
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Birth Consultancy Services
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Birthing Wisdom |
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Total Program
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€Euro)
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The cost is
broken down into: |
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Training program |
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First year membership fee |
Free |
Free |
None |
None |
None |
Not stated |
Not stated |
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Certification or enrollment costs |
Free |
Free |
None |
None |
None |
Not stated |
Not stated |
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Certification processing |
Free |
Free |
None |
None |
None |
Not stated |
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£60 |
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Other costs |
None |
None |
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£35 |
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None |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
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£35 |
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Certification |
Certified Labour Doula |
Completion Certificate |
None |
None |
Completion Certificate |
None |
Certified Doula |
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Flexible learning option |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Pay by installments |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
Yes |
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Recertification required |
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No |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Not stated |
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Cost of yearly membership |
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Free |
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Free |
None |
None |
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Certification Requirements |
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Birth
Consultancy
Services
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Birthing Wisdom |
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Exam |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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No |
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No |
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Assignment required |
1 essay |
2 case studies |
1 assignment |
Not stated |
No |
Not stated |
1 page essay |
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Written training materials |
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650+ pages |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
Yes |
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Observe antenatal classes |
No |
No |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Yes - 1 series |
Not stated |
No |
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Number of books required |
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3 |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Not stated |
2 |
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Number of births required |
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2 |
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Not stated |
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4 |
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4 |
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Other requirements |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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None |
Not stated |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
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Yes |
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Time Limit |
None |
7 months |
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Length of training |
Usually around 4-7 months |
Attend 2 days a month for 7 months |
1 weekend plus self study |
5 workshop days |
5 weekend workshops |
3 day workshop |
3 day workshop |
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Support & Access |
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Birth
Consultancy
Services
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Birthing Wisdom |
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Online student discussion forum |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Continuing education |
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Yes |
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No |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
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Yes |
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Online referral service
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Yes |
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No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Ongoing trainer support |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Yes |
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Introductory course |
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Free |
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No |
No |
No |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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Access course immediately |
Yes
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No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Other courses available |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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No |
No |
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Yes |
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No |
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Yes |
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Policies |
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Birth
Consultancy
Services
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Birthing Wisdom |
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Refund
policy |
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Yes |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
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Require agreement to policies |
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No |
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Not stated |
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Yes |
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Policy
restrictions or rules |
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Unassisted birth |
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No restriction |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Not allowed |
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Contracts and
client agreements |
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Not required |
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Not stated |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Suggested |
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Fees and
advertising |
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No limitations |
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Not stated |
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Not stated |
Not stated |
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Other conditions |
None |
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