Everything you need to know to become a doula in South Africa
“Should I become a doula? What doula training options are there in South Africa? What does it cost? How long does it take? Can I make this a career, or is it more of a hobby? Is it as amazing as it seems?”
If you’re considering becoming a doula you’ve probably asked yourself these questions at least a dozen times already, the good news is we’re here to help you find the answers and help you to take the next step!
We love hearing that someone is interested in becoming a doula and helping families as they grow and bloom! And we have made it our mission to make becoming a doula an easy process….So welcome to our Doula Discovery Zone! Here you’ll find a list of local training organisations, our Learning Nook of articles and stories to inspire you, and our Ask the Doulas forum where you can ask our professional doulas any questions you might have. We even have the option for you to book an online consultation with one of our DOSA Community Leaders in case you need a bit of extra support and mentorship in making this life changing decision.
Our online library
Are you looking to become a doula but you’re not sure what exactly that entails? Our Learning Nook is the place to go to find answers to a bunch of the questions we know you have!
When you have more questions
Our doulas are awesome at having the answers, or knowing where to find them. Use our Ask the Doulas forum to get the answers that you couldn’t find the in our Learning Nook.
Where to study
Deciding on where to do your doula training can be difficult. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Cha-ching
You have the heart to become a doula, but maybe not the funds… DOSA will be launching a bursary in the near future for doulas-to-be who need the financial assistance
Still confused?
Maybe you’re still not sure if you are doula material. Or maybe you still have a bunch of questions you need the answers to… Reach out to us to book a slot with a DOSA Community Leader who can give you personal guidance