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Welcome to the Boston Doula Training
The Most Comprehensive Doula Training Serving New Hampshire, Maine, and the greater Boston area.
Led by Birth Coach’s local trainer, Corrine Morse.
Join the Upcoming Cohort
Enrollment for the Spring 2027 cohort opens soon
Live virtual meeting dates for the Spring 2027 cohort will come soon.
Two additional four-hour, hands-on workshops will be scheduled to ensure every student can attend at least one in-person workshop.
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Transformational Doula Training in the Boston Area
A Different Kind of Doula Training
Birth Coach offers Boston Area Doula Training with local mentorship from seasoned doula Corrine Morse. Our training prepares doulas to center each client’s values, beliefs, and vision for their childbearing experiences. We believe there is no single ideal birth—what matters is helping each client define and pursue the experience that is right for them. Our graduates learn to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental, individualized support that honors each client’s choices and promotes patient-centered care.
Our coaching-based approach also helps doulas expand their role beyond continuous hands-on support. By empowering clients to build confidence, clarify their preferences, and take an active role in their care, doulas can build more balanced, sustainable practices and reduce burnout risk.
To learn more, visit the Birth Coach blog to explore our coaching-based approach to birth work.
The Birth Coach Method Approach
Four Pillars for Impactful, Thriving Doulas
Our approach combines evidence-based knowledge, practical skills, and transformational coaching to help you become a more impactful doula.
Evidence-Based
Learn how to provide reliable information while helping clients explore their options and make choices aligned with their values, preferences, and beliefs.
Trauma-Informed
Learn how to support clients by promoting safety, choice, control, and trust in their caregivers, while honoring each person’s unique beliefs, visions, and circumstances.
Coaching-Oriented
Learn how to facilitate transformational conversations that strengthen client agency, confidence, clarity, and ability to take action.
Community-Driven
Build relationships that continue beyond your training—creating a community of peers you can turn to for support, local resources, and backup.
Learn the theory. Build your skills. Make it your own.
Our Program
From Basics to Mastery
Learn it. Practice it. Experience it. Make it your own.
Our comprehensive doula training combines self-paced learning, live sessions, hands-on practice, and real-world experience, so you won’t just learn what to do—you’ll develop the confidence to practice your new skills in real birth settings.
15 Recorded online classes
Build a strong foundation with engaging, on-demand classes you can complete at your own pace.
18 Hours of live Zoom sessions
Engage in live Zoom sessions, discussions, and opportunities to ask questions. Learn alongside experienced instructors and fellow students while connecting the theoretical knowledge you acquire online to real-life birth work and the doula practice.
2 Hands-on practice workshops
Put your knowledge into practice. Develop practical skills through guided, hands-on training in a supportive environment where you can practice, receive feedback, and build confidence.
PLUS! Get matched with your first clients
Move from the classroom into birth attendance. Our client matching program connects you with families seeking doula support, giving you the chance to gain experience, build confidence, and put your skills into practice in a welcoming environment that supports your growth.
Ongoing Learning & Community
Your education doesn’t end when the training does. Continue learning through free educational events and stay connected to a community of birth professionals.
Program Details
Sign up, Start Now, and Go at Your Own Pace!
1. Self-Study: Learn the Foundations
Access 15 audiovisual classes covering childbirth physiology, labor stages, comfort measures, medical interventions, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and how to establish your doula practice. Learn at your own pace and revisit the material as needed.
See syllabus2. Live Virtual Classes: Practice and Build Confidence
Join six live, three-hour Zoom sessions with your local trainer to deepen your understanding of the doula practice, explore real-life birth scenarios, practice coaching and communication strategies, and learn alongside fellow students. Participate in discussions, breakout rooms, Q&A, and feedback sessions. Recordings are available if you miss a class.
3. Local Mentorship & Practical Experience
Gain hands-on experience through two four-hour in-person workshops focused on labor support tools and comfort measures. In the Boston area, experienced doula Corrine Morse provides local mentorship, helps students connect with their first birth clients, and guides them in building professional networks. Students outside the local service area receive guidance on finding their first clients.
Your Lead Mentor
Meet Corrine Morse
Corrine is a certified birth doula, coach, Body Ready Method® Pro, and prenatal yoga instructor known for her calm presence, deep body awareness, and empowering approach to birth preparation. She combines practical education with intuitive, heart-centered support to help families build confidence, connect with their bodies, and feel supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
As the local mentor for Birth Coach Method students in New Hampshire, Maine, and the greater Boston area, Corrine brings valuable knowledge of the region’s hospitals, obstetric groups, midwifery clinics, pregnancy care providers, and birth resources. She is committed to building a strong birth community through collaboration with local professionals and mentoring new doulas as they develop their skills and establish their practices. Her approach reflects a vision of holistic, inclusive, and client-centered care.
As the local mentor for Birth Coach Method students in New Hampshire, Maine, and the greater Boston area, Corrine brings valuable knowledge of the region’s hospitals, obstetric groups, midwifery clinics, pregnancy care providers, and birth resources. She is committed to building a strong birth community through collaboration with local professionals and mentoring new doulas as they develop their skills and establish their practices. Her approach reflects a vision of holistic, inclusive, and client-centered care.
Beyond Online Training
Local Mentorship. Experience. Community.
Boston Area Doula Training combines Birth Coach’s online curriculum with local mentorship from seasoned doula Corrine Morse. Serving students in New Hampshire, Maine, and the greater Boston area, Corrine helps you connect what you learn to the realities of practicing as a doula in your community.
Neri Life-Choma, founder of the Birth Coach Method, leads the program, providing remote support and bringing 27 years of experience as a birth doula and childbirth educator.
Support as You Build Your Practice
- Prepare for your first clients: Get guidance as you work toward your doula certification.
- Build your backup team: Connect with fellow doulas who can become trusted backup partners.
- Build your local network: Connect with pregnancy and birth professionals who can become valuable referral partners.
- Know your birth-work community: Learn about local hospitals, obstetric groups, midwifery clinics, and birth resources.
- Navigate your local market: Gain insight into referral opportunities, local resources, and how to establish your doula practice.
Your Next Milestone
Your Path to Certification
Complete the following requirements within one year of registration to earn your Birth Coach doula certification.
Training and Learning
- Complete all 15 online classes and submit the corresponding study guides.
- Review the additional online learning resources.
- Actively participate in the 6 virtual group meetings.
- Attend at least one of the two in-person, hands-on workshops.
Practical Experience
- Attend at least two births as a doula-in-training.
- Submit a report for each of the two births you attend as a doula-in-training.
Final Assessment
- Pass the final exam, which consists of a case study.
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Graduate Voices
Stories of Growth and Impact
“Just finished the Zoom recording from our first session, so helpful!!! I especially loved how it was conversational and had lots of real-life experience to relate to the info.”
“My 2 student births are due November 3rd and February 1st. I’m feeling good about things and excited. I am thankful to Corrine as she has been super supportive.”
“Taking the Birth Coach Method training was one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made on my path to becoming a doula. I loved the hybrid format—the online modules allowed me to study at my own pace, which was perfect for my schedule, while the in-person workshops gave me the hands-on experience I needed to feel confident supporting real births.
What really stood out was the sense of community. I made real connections with classmates—some of whom are now my trusted back-up doulas! It’s rare to find a training that combines flexibility, skill-building, and relationship development so well.”
Your Question Answered
Boston Doula Training FAQ
How is the Boston doula training structured?
The Birth Coach Method program combines 15 recorded online classes, six live Zoom sessions totaling 18 contact hours, two four-hour in-person workshops, and practical experience supporting birth clients. You’ll learn at your own pace, build skills, connect with fellow students, and receive guidance from experienced doulas.
Can I begin before the next Boston cohort starts?
Yes. Once you register, you can begin the recorded online classes before the live cohort sessions begin. Live Zoom sessions and in-person workshops follow the cohort schedule published for each enrollment period.
How long does it take to complete the program?
You can complete the program’s requirements in about seven months. Because schedules and birth opportunities vary, many students complete all certification requirements within one year of registration.
Will I receive a doula training certificate?
Yes. After completing Birth Coach Method’s certification requirements, you’ll receive a printable training certificate documenting your completion of the program.
Do I need to live in the Boston area to enroll?
No. Students from the greater Boston area, New Hampshire, and Maine can benefit from local mentorship. Students who live farther away can still participate in the online classes and live Zoom sessions and receive guidance on finding clients. Please review the current cohort details for in-person workshop attendance requirements.
Does this training meet insurance reimbursement requirements in Massachusetts?
Birth Coach provides doula education and a certificate of completion documenting your training. Our program meets Medicare doula training requirements. However, completing the program does not automatically guarantee eligibility for insurance reimbursement or enrollment as a covered provider. Requirements vary by payer and program, so check the current Massachusetts requirements for the reimbursement pathway you plan to pursue.
Will I learn how to establish my doula practice?
Yes. The training includes practical guidance on establishing and growing your doula practice, including business licenses, contracts, liability insurance, advertising, and professional networking.
How much does Boston Doula Training cost? Are payment plans available?
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