F O U N D A T I O N S: The Intimate Sessions.

F O U N D A T I O N S: The Intimate Sessions.

An intimate, hands-on doula training designed for those called to serve with depth, skill, and presence.

Limited to 6 participants, this experience offers direct 1:1 mentorship, real-time practice, and deep integration. and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.

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What to Expect from the FOUNDATIONS Program

Participants can expect a deeply interactive and experiential learning environment, including:

  • Hands-on practice every day
    You will actively learn and practice comfort measures, positioning, and body-based techniques—not just observe them

  • 1:1 mentorship and real-time feedback
    You will be seen, supported, and guided individually throughout the training

  • An intimate learning container
    With no more than 6 participants, there is space for reflection, questions, and integration

  • A balance of science and intuition
    Combining anatomy, physiology, and clinical understanding with emotional presence and intuitive care

  • Community building
    You will form meaningful connections with other doulas and begin building your professional network

  • Guidance on entering the workforce
    Including support and orientation on how to begin the MassHealth doula provider registration process

What You Will Learn

By the end of FOUNDATIONS, participants will have a strong base in:

Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum Knowledge

  • Basic maternal anatomy and physiology

  • Understanding the stages of labor and what to expect

  • Common medical interventions and how they impact birth

  • Awareness of common complications and when to refer

Comfort Measures & Bodywork

  • Positioning for labor progression

  • Hands-on comfort techniques (touch, movement, pressure)

  • Partner involvement and support techniques

  • Use of the body to support physiological birth

Emotional Support & Presence

  • How to hold space with calm, confidence, and awareness

  • Supporting clients through fear, intensity, and uncertainty

  • Developing your doula presence—how you show up in the room

Advocacy & Communication

  • Supporting informed decision-making

  • Navigating communication with care providers

  • Advocacy through non-confrontational, respectful dialogue

Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care

  • Understanding the impact of past experiences on birth

  • Providing care that is respectful, inclusive, and aware of cultural context

  • Supporting diverse families with humility and intention

Professional Identity & Workforce Entry

  • Scope of practice and boundaries

  • Ethics and best practices

  • Beginning to shape your identity and voice as a doula

  • Orientation to the MassHealth doula provider process, including steps to begin registration and participation

What You Leave With

Participants leave FOUNDATIONS with:

  • A solid, practical skill set to begin supporting families

  • Increased confidence and clarity in their role

  • A clearer pathway toward entering the workforce, including MassHealth participation

  • A deeper understanding of how to show up as a doula

  • A connection to a growing community and ongoing mentorship

REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE