Childbirth International
- making a difference to students in 78 countries across the
world! Click to see where
they live
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any prerequisites?
None at all! Being a birth professional is about using your
skills to help parents have the births they desire, be the
parents they wish to be and communicate effectively with their
caregivers.
The skills required to enable you to do this are covered in your
training. You do not need to have the background as a nurse or midwife
in order to be a great birth professional.
Some students have had children themselves, others have
not. There is no prerequisite with the Childbirth International training
in regards to your particular experiences. It does not matter how many
children you have had (or maybe you have not had any), it does not
matter if you have never experienced a vaginal birth, or if you have
never breastfed.
"Having such experienced doulas to discuss all sorts
of birth topics was great! I now feel confident & prepared
to perform my tasks as a labour doula because of this course.
Thanks to you all!" Jeanne, Alabama
In the USA?