Become a Doula
Full Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula Training
There’s a moment in every birth where a woman needs someone steady.
Not rushed. Not distracted. Just present.
This training equips you to be that person.
Whether you feel called to birth work or simply supporting women well… this is where you learn how to do it with confiden
What's a Doula ?
A doula is a trained support person who walks alongside a woman during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.Not as a replacement for medical care… but as a steady, informed, and compassionate presence.A doula provides:
- Emotional support
- Physical comfort during labor
- Education and preparation
- Advocacy and reassurance
- Postpartum
Doula Training with Yakundi
WHAT “FULL SPECTRUM” REALLY MEANS
You’re not just learning how to show up for labor. You’re learning how to support women across the entire journey:
- Pregnancy
- Labor + delivery
- Postpartum recovery
- Emotional and spiritual transitions
Because birth doesn’t end when the baby arrives.
WHY DOULAS MATTER
Birth is one of the most vulnerable and powerful experiences in a woman’s life. And yet… many women go through it feeling unheard, rushed, or alone.Research has shown that continuous support during labor can:
- Lower the likelihood of cesarean birth
- Shorten labor time
- Reduce the need for interventions
- Improve overall birth satisfaction
But beyond the statistics…A doula helps a woman feel:
- Safe
- Seen
- Supported
- Strong in her own body
Sometimes the most powerful thing in the room is not equipment… it’s presence.
Learning Platform
We offer online group session for flexibility in addition to a 1 day hands on skill intensive .
- This allow you the ability to learn in a group setting and engage with other learners.
- Independent time to study and review course materials
- The opportunity to practice skill in person with the support of another experienced doula.
Why Yakundi?
Yakundi Doula Training LLC is a for profit training and education company. While it operates separately from Yakundi, the nonprofit, a portion of proceeds from trainings are reinvested to support Yakundi’s community programs and services for families and birth workers. This model allows us to build sustainable education while also resourcing the village that supports mothers and doulas.'
🌿 We train the whole Doula, not just the skill
You won’t just learn techniques.
You’ll learn how to:
- Read a room
- Hold emotional space
- Stay grounded when things shift
Because birth isn’t predictable... but your presence can be.
🤲🏾 Rooted in care, community, and calling
Yakundi was created with intention.
This training centers:
- Compassion over performance
- Connection over checklists
- Community over competition
You’re not just becoming a doula. You’re becoming part of a village.
🧰 You leave equipped, not confused
Many programs teach… and send you on your way.
Here, you leave with:
- A full doula starter kit
- Practical tools you’ll actually use
- Clear next steps to begin working
No guessing. No scrambling.
💬 We understand the women you’ll serve
This training is built with real women in mind.
Women who:
- Need to feel heard in medical spaces
- Deserve support through postpartum
- Are navigating more than just birth
You’ll be trained to meet them with both skill and sensitivity.
About Us
Join the Herd
Click the link to complete the registration form and start your doula journey.