Mars created the Abuela Doulas primarily, but not exclusively, for Black and Brown women and birthing people. We look forward to welcoming you!
At Abuela Doulas, we believe that birthwork is both an act of service and an act of remembrance. Our intersectional doula training invites you to reconnect with ancestral wisdom, reclaim your voice, and stand for justice in the world of birth. This page answers some of the most common questions about our training, so you can understand how we work, what to expect, and whether this path is calling you.
At Abuela Doulas, we believe that birthwork is both an act of service and an act of remembrance. Our intersectional doula training invites you to reconnect with ancestral wisdom, reclaim your voice, and stand for justice in the world of birth. This page answers some of the most common questions about our training, so you can understand how we work, what to expect, and whether this path is calling you.
No. You don’t need any medical background or previous experience to begin doula training. Abuela Doulas welcomes people from all walks of life. What matters is your desire to support birthing people with compassion, respect, and integrity.
There is no formal government certification for doulas in the UK. What matters is the training you choose and the ethos behind it. Abuela Doulas offers recognised doula training that equips you with the skills, confidence, and justice-centred awareness to support families from pregnancy through postnatal life.
Our core training takes place over 6 months (Rooted) or 4 intensive days (Birth Course, Postnatal Course), with a mix of live sessions, practice, and reflective learning. After the course, you’ll continue growing with ongoing mentorship and a supportive doula community.
Yes. Abuela Doulas offers online doula training as well as in-person options. Both are designed to be interactive, supportive, and rooted in the same ethos of inclusion and justice.
Abuela Doulas stands apart because we train doulas with an explicit commitment to reproductive justice, anti-racism, and inclusion. We don’t just teach you how to support birth, we prepare you to hold space with integrity, to advocate alongside families, and to root your practice in awareness and respect.
Absolutely. Some doulas are parents, some are not. What unites them is the ability to listen deeply, hold space, and offer practical and emotional support. Abuela Doulas training helps you grow into that role with confidence, regardless of your personal birthing history.
No. You don’t need any medical background or previous experience to begin doula training. Abuela Doulas welcomes people from all walks of life. What matters is your desire to support birthing people with compassion, respect, and integrity.
There is no formal government certification for doulas in the UK. What matters is the training you choose and the ethos behind it. Abuela Doulas offers recognised doula training that equips you with the skills, confidence, and justice-centred awareness to support families from pregnancy through postnatal life.
Our core training takes place over 6 months (Rooted) or 4 intensive days (Birth Course, Postnatal Course), with a mix of live sessions, practice, and reflective learning. After the course, you’ll continue growing with ongoing mentorship and a supportive doula community.
Yes. Abuela Doulas offers online doula training as well as in-person options. Both are designed to be interactive, supportive, and rooted in the same ethos of inclusion and justice.
Abuela Doulas stands apart because we train doulas with an explicit commitment to reproductive justice, anti-racism, and inclusion. We don’t just teach you how to support birth, we prepare you to hold space with integrity, to advocate alongside families, and to root your practice in awareness and respect.
Absolutely. Some doulas are parents, some are not. What unites them is the ability to listen deeply, hold space, and offer practical and emotional support. Abuela Doulas training helps you grow into that role with confidence, regardless of your personal birthing history.
Mars created the Abuela Doulas primarily, but not exclusively, for Black and Brown women and birthing people. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Abuela Doulas recognises that as well as doing the work, they need to support the work of others. With that in mind, here are some links to support not only us, but other organisations that we are involved in.