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Doula Training That Honors Culture, Community, and The Power of BIrthwork

Become a skilled, culturally grounded doula ready to support families with dignity and care.

In-Person Doula Training

Uzazi Village’s in-person doula training program is one of the most respected and culturally grounded perinatal trainings in the region. Designed for individuals who feel called to support childbearing families, this nine-day program prepares doulas to walk alongside parents through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum with compassion, skill, and cultural humility.

Our training centers the experiences of Black and Brown families and equips doulas to provide care that is affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in reproductive justice.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
Register for In-Person Training

Virtual Doula Training

Uzazi Village is committed to making doula training accessible to anyone called to serve their community — no matter where they live. Our virtual doula training option offers the same culturally grounded, comprehensive curriculum as our in-person program, delivered online to support flexibility, connection, and real-time learning.

Designed for students balancing work, family, or geographic constraints, our virtual training ensures that more doulas — especially those serving Black and Brown communities — can access high-quality, culturally congruent education.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Resident of one of the following states: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, Washington, or New Jersey
Register for Virtual Training
What You'll Learn

What You'll Learn With Our Doula Training

  • Labor support techniques
  • Comfort measures and coping strategies
  • Informed consent and shared decision-making
  • Breastfeeding and chestfeeding support
  • Postpartum recovery and newborn care
  • Cultural humility and anti-racist birthwork
  • Advocacy within medical systems
  • Supporting families through trauma, loss, and complex experiences
Who Is In-Person Training For

This program is ideal for:

  • Aspiring doulas
  • Community health workers
  • Students entering the perinatal field
  • Birthworkers seeking culturally grounded training
  • Anyone committed to improving Black and Brown birth outcomes

No prior experience is required, just a heart for service and a commitment to equity.

Who Is Virtual Training For

Virtual doula training is ideal for:

  • Students outside of the Kansas City metropolitan area
  • Caregivers, parents, and working professionals who need schedule flexibility
  • Anyone seeking a supportive, accessible entry point into birthwork

Whether you’re joining from a rural community, a busy sity, or your living room, you’ll be welcomed into a learning environment rooted in connection, equity, and empowerment.

What to Expect In Virtual Training

Our virtual program includes:

  • Live, instructor-led sessions with experienced doulas
  • Interactive learning through demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on practice using household items
  • Community building with a cohort of learners from across the country
  • Digital and physical training materials and resources to support your learning
  • Two certificates upon completion: Birth and Postpartum

You’ll receive the same depth of knowledge, mentorship, and cultural grounding that Uzazi Village is known for — just delivered in a format that meets you where you are.