Training Without Boundaries
You Want to Make a Difference? Start Here.
Become a birth or postpartum doula, childbirth educator or lactation counselor, and turn your desire to support families into meaningful, rewarding work.
Why Childbirth International?
We provide training, but really we’re in the business of helping you become who you want to be, professionally and personally.
Maybe you’ve always been the person others turn to for support. Maybe your own experience of pregnancy, birth or infant feeding made you want something better for other families. Or maybe you’ve simply reached a point where you want your work to feel more meaningful.
Whatever brought you here, training as a birth or lactation professional can give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to turn your desire to support others into meaningful work.
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. That’s what training is for.
At CBI, we make the path to certification as straightforward and flexible as possible, so you can learn in a way that works for your life and build the kind of career that works for you.
Our Courses
Birth Doula Training
Lactation Counselor Training
Childbirth Educator Training
Postpartum Doula Training
Professional Development
Lactation Counselor Training
Train as a Birth Professional. Anywhere, Anytime.
Training Without Boundaries
Training without boundaries means nothing is getting in the way of you pursuing your passion. You can study from anywhere at a time that works for you. That might mean a coffee shop, sitting in bed in your pj’s, or using our mobile app while taking the bus to work.
You’ll have no limits placed on your training and can take as long as you need while having the support of your trainer throughout that time. You’re able to submit your assignments in a variety of formats – choose what works for you.
Course costs are all-inclusive, and you’ll never be asked to recertify or pay for membership. You can access your course whether you’re paying in one simple payment or with a five-month payment plan. We believe training should be accessible for everyone, is evidence-informed, comprehensive, and fun!
What our students say
Real Experiences From Our Global Community
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“My trainer was absolutely amazing. She took the time to read everything I sent her and responded with so much care and compassion. She helped me see things in such a beautiful and meaningful way, and I learned so much from her, not only about lactation, but also about how to support families with heart and empathy.”
Valentina, Lactation Counselor
“My trainer gave very in-depth feedback, which I really appreciated.
I was grateful that she took the time to reflect on the things I had done well in a particular assignment and then offered additional suggestions for me to reflect on.”
Alina H., Birth Doula
“I appreciated how approachable and encouraging the trainer was throughout the course. They created a safe and non-judgmental learning environment where questions were welcomed, and discussions felt meaningful. Their willingness to guide and provide clarity made the learning process much more comfortable and engaging.”
Dr. Lubna, Childbirth Educator
“I found the training to be very comprehensive. The combination of assignments, activities, videos, readings, etc made it fun to learn across many different mediums. I appreciate how the training was completely self-led. It allowed me to continue learning when it worked for me (in pick up line, at practice, etc.).”
Alison G., Postpartum Doula
More reasons people train with Childbirth International
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- Training Without Boundaries
- Instant Access To Modules
- Flexible Payment Plans
- Accredited birth and lactation training
- Reason Five
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About Childbirth International
A Different Way of Training
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- What Makes Us Different?
- Our Story
- Our Inititives
Explore the initiatives shaping our work and learn how we’re supporting better outcomes for families, students and birth professionals worldwide.
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- Meet Our Team
Learn from experienced birth professionals who bring practical knowledge, global perspective and genuine support to your training.
- Our Values
About Childbirth International
A Different Way of Training
Since 1998, Childbirth International has empowered thousands of birth and lactation professionals worldwide through flexible, supportive, and evidence-informed training. Discover the story, values, and people behind our global learning community.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered the most common questions below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, click the button below to explore further.
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