“Yes! Newer doulas, get on this. Mentoring with Morag has absolutely kickstarted my business and given me so much confidence having her support and that of the other doulas in the group."
Jessica, Birth Doula, www.jessicamedreabirth.com
Become a Certified Birth Doula in Vancouver, BC
EVIDENCED BASED DOULA TRAINING
Build a Successful Doula Business
Birth by Bloom offers Certified Birth Doula Training and Certified Postpartum Doula Training, giving you the knowledge, hands-on skills, confidence, and practical experience to begin a rewarding career supporting families through birth and the early postpartum period.
At Birth by Bloom, we're passionate about preparing the next generation of doulas. Our training combines evidence-informed education, practical learning, and real-world experience to help you develop the skills you need to support families with confidence.
Our Birth Doula Training focuses on birth physiology, comfort measures, client care, and professional practice, while our Postpartum Doula Training explores postpartum recovery, newborn care, infant feeding, nutrition, and the physical and emotional transition into parenthood.
For our Birth Doula Training, you’ll learn from Morag Hastings, an experienced birth doula, birth photographer, educator, and mentor. Morag has attended more than 500 births and has mentored many doulas in our community who have gone on to build successful doula businesses. She brings years of hands-on experience and a practical understanding of both birth support and running a sustainable doula practice.
For our Wise Woman Way Postpartum Doula Training, you will learn from Candice, a respected leader in the birth and postpartum community. Candice has more than 20 years of experience as a doula and educator, along with extensive experience supporting families through birth and the postpartum period. She is also a successful business owner and brings her knowledge, experience, and passion for postpartum care to the training.
We also help you understand the practical side of building a doula business, from finding your first clients and creating boundaries to developing a sustainable practice that works for you.
Whether you're interested in birth support, postpartum care, or both, our training gives you a strong foundation and practical resources you can use with your clients.
After completing your training, you'll become part of the Birth by Bloom community, with opportunities for continued learning, peer connection, and the option to apply for our year-long mentorship program for working doulas.
Whether you're exploring a new career or following a calling to support families during one of life's biggest transitions, Birth by Bloom will give you the foundation, confidence, and community to begin your journey.
Ready to get started? Register today or contact us to learn more about our upcoming Birth and Postpartum Doula Training.
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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY OF DOULAS
Birth by Bloom offers certified birth and postpartum doula training and mentorship designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to build a meaningful doula career.
Our Foundational Birth Doula Training combines current evidence-based information with real-world experience, preparing you to support families through labour, birth, and the early postpartum period. Morag brings years of hands-on birth experience to the training, helping you understand how to provide calm, respectful support across a wide range of birth experiences, including low-intervention birth, inductions, epidurals, and cesarean births.
We also offer the Wise Woman Way of Birth Postpartum Doula Training, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in postpartum care, newborn support, feeding, recovery, and the transition into parenthood.
Both our birth and postpartum doula trainings are certified through Birth by Bloom, with mentorship and practical guidance to help you grow your skills, build your doula business, and make a real difference in the lives of the families you support.
Starting from the beginning?
Certified Birth Doula Training
We are offering a comprehensive 2-day Weekend Birth Doula Workshop, followed by 7 weeks of online training and independent work to help get your business started.
During our birth doula workshop you will get to know other birth nerds, learn from experienced doulas in the Lower Mainland as well as walk away with a vault of valuable resources to help you support your clients and start your business. You will gain valuable insights into doula practices, business strategies, hands on activities and all the details of running a successful doula business. You will leave the course feeling excited, empowered with a certificate in your hands ready to start your business as a birth doula.
Certified Postpartum Doula Training
We are offering a comprehensive Postpartum Doula Training designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to support women and families through the early months after birth.
During the training, you’ll learn from experienced birth and postpartum professionals while connecting with other doulas who are passionate about supporting families. You’ll build a strong foundation in postpartum care, newborn care, breastfeeding and infant feeding, postpartum nutrition, physical recovery, and the emotional and practical changes that come with becoming a parent.
This is a hands-on, evidence-informed training with practical tools and resources you can use with your clients. We’ll explore what families truly need during the fourth trimester and how you can provide compassionate, grounded support while also building your own postpartum doula business.
Whether you’re new to doula work, already working as a birth doula, or looking to expand your services, you’ll leave the training with valuable resources, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of postpartum care. You’ll also receive your Birth by Bloom Certified Postpartum Doula certificate, giving you the foundation to begin offering postpartum doula services with confidence.
Mentorship
Morag Hastings offers a 1:1 one-year mentoring program to get your business off the ground. During our one on one sessions, we will cover prenatal visits, comfort measures, what normal birth looks like, how to help your clients get the birth they want, running your business, self-care, how to run a successful doula business and build your business to find the clients you want. Included with the on-call portion you will get personalized on-the-spot birth support, post-birth debriefing sessions and business support. This one-on-one training will help you take your doula business to the next level.
Apply Here for the Doula Mentorship
All of our Birth Doula Programs are in Vancouver BC in the Lower Mainland. We have a mix of
in-person sessions and online content. Get your spot today.
“This has been such a valuable part of my journey into becoming a successful, fully booked birth doula and photographer. Morag is truly there for you anytime. If you’re looking for someone to help you make this work possible, learn about supporting physiological birth and navigating the system this is your best chance! Can not say enough good things about it ”
Martha, Instinctive Birth
"It’s been amazing working with Morag, she has so much wisdom and business insight. she has given me the confidence to get out there on my own and get into the birth world Head first!"
Cleo, Labourhood Doula
"This mentorship has been such an enriching and supportive learning experience on so many levels. It has been just what I need to take my work to the next level, next phase! I’m learning so much from Morag and the beautiful community she has created. I am feeling more confident about educating my clients on birth and how the system works, and setting them up for their best birth experiences. "
Ariel, Nook Births
FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a certified birth doula in Vancouver?
To become a certified doula in Vancouver, start with our Foundational Birth Doula Training at Birth by Bloom. This hybrid course blends in-person learning with online sessions so you gain both hands-on experience and a solid understanding of physiology, comfort measures, and the emotional aspects of birth. After completing the training, you can choose to pursue Bloom Birth Doula Certification by supporting clients, finishing reflective assignments, and demonstrating your readiness to serve families with confidence.
How do I become a certified postpartum doula?
To become a Certified Postpartum Doula through Birth by Bloom, you’ll complete our Postpartum Doula Training and the required course work. The training gives you a practical foundation in postpartum care, newborn care, feeding, recovery, nutrition, and supporting families during the fourth trimester. Once you complete the requirements, you’ll receive your Birth by Bloom Certified Postpartum Doula certificate.
Do I need to be a birth doula to take the postpartum doula training?
No. Our postpartum doula training is open to anyone interested in supporting families after birth. You don’t need previous doula experience. It’s also a great way for existing birth doulas to expand their services and offer postpartum support to their clients.
Do I need experience before taking the doula training?
No prior experience is required. Our course is designed for anyone who feels called to birth work - whether you’re a parent, caregiver, health professional, or simply curious about supporting families through pregnancy and birth. You’ll receive all the foundational knowledge, mentorship, and resources you need to begin your journey as a birth doula.
What’s the difference between the Birth Doula Course and the Mentorship Program?
The Foundational Birth Doula Training is open to everyone and provides the education and tools needed to start your practice.
The Doula Mentorship Program, led personally by Morag Hastings, is a separate and selective year-long program designed for doulas who are already taking clients and ready to deepen their skills. Not all trainees are accepted into mentorship, it’s by application only and focuses on real-time client support, business development, and ongoing professional growth.
Where is the training held?
Our in-person doula trainings are held in Vancouver, BC, with additional online sessions offered via Zoom. The hybrid format makes it accessible for participants across the Lower Mainland and British Columbia. You’ll receive detailed location and scheduling information upon registration.
How long does the doula certification take?
The full Foundational Doula Training runs over approximately 8 weeks, including pre-course online preparation, two immersive in-person days, and seven weekly online classes. The certification process continues as you complete client births, readings, and reflections at your own pace, most participants are certified within 8 weeks.
Do I get support after the training ends?
Yes! Bloom offers continued guidance even after your training wraps up. You’ll stay connected through community groups, follow-up calls, and the opportunity to apply for Morag’s exclusive mentorship program. Many of our graduates continue learning and growing within the Bloom community.
Can I take the course if I don’t live in Vancouver?
Yes. While the training includes in-person sessions in Vancouver, participants from across BC (and beyond) are welcome. Many doulas travel for the immersive portion and complete the remaining online classes from home. If you’re outside the Lower Mainland, you can still join our community and choose whether to participate in local client referrals.
Is the Bloom Doula Certification recognized?
Yes. Bloom’s certification is widely respected in the Vancouver birth community and recognized by local doulas, midwives, and care providers. It reflects practical skills, ethical professionalism, and client-centered care, giving you the confidence to begin working right away.
What will I learn in the Postpartum Doula Training?
You will learn about physical recovery after birth, postpartum nutrition, newborn care, breastfeeding and alternative feeding, baby wearing, twins and multiples, NICU support, family adjustment, and the emotional changes that can happen during the fourth trimester. We also cover the practical side of working as a postpartum doula and building your business.
Is the postpartum doula training evidence-informed?
Yes. The course combines evidence-informed information with practical experience and a holistic approach to postpartum care. We look at both the physical needs of new parents and babies and the emotional and practical support families need during this major transition.
Can I take this course if I am already a birth doula?
Absolutely. Many birth doulas expand into postpartum work because families often need continued support after their baby is born. Adding postpartum services can allow you to support clients beyond the birth and create another area of your doula business.
What is the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
A birth doula provides physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, labour, and birth. A postpartum doula supports families after the baby arrives, helping with newborn care, feeding, recovery, rest, nutrition, and the adjustment to life with a new baby. Some doulas choose to offer both birth and postpartum services.
Where is the Postpartum Doula Training held?
East Vancouver near the PNE. We offer a weekend intensive in-person class, giving you the opportunity to learn practical skills.
Will I be able to start working as a postpartum doula after the course?
Yes. The training is designed to give you the practical knowledge, resources, and confidence to begin offering postpartum doula services. We also discuss the business side of doula work so you can start thinking about your services, boundaries, packages, and finding your first clients.
Is there support after I complete the training?
Yes. Completing your training means becoming part of the Birth by Bloom doula community. You’ll have opportunities to continue learning, connect with other doulas, and grow your skills as you build your postpartum doula practice.
Does Birth by Bloom offer certified birth and postpartum doula training?
Yes. Birth by Bloom offers both Certified Birth Doula Training and Certified Postpartum Doula Training. You can train specifically as a birth doula, postpartum doula, or expand your skills by completing both programs.
Who teaches the doula course and mentorship?
Birth Doula Bloom trainings are led by Morag Hastings, a birth doula and photographer with over a decade of experience and more than 500 births attended. Morag is known for her grounded teaching style and mentorship that blends evidence-based knowledge with intuition, compassion, and real-world birth experience.
Our Postpartum Training is run by Candice from Wise Woman Way of Birth. She has years of experience training postpartum doulas in the Lower Mainland.
How do I register for the next training?
Simply click the Register Now button below or email us at hello@birthbybloom.com to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited to keep our groups small and interactive.