birth attendant training

2026

content and structure

(All sessions 9.30am – 5.30pm)

Initiatory Weekend – March 14th & 15th

Session 1 - March 26th

Introduction to Course Process

Session 2 - April 16th

Physical Process of Birth

Session 3 - May 21st

Physical Support - (apprentice session)

Session 4 - June 18th

Psychological Dynamics of Birth I

Session 5 - July 16th

Psychological Dynamics of Birth II

Session 6 - August 20th

Pain: path to transformation

Session 7 - September 17th

Birth Support Work I

Session 8 - October 15th

Birth Support Work II - (apprentice session)

Session 9 - November 19th

Honouring Meaning of Birth

Session 10 - December 10th

Personal Journey

Application Requirements & process

1. Submit Application form

2. Phone Interview (date/time to be advised)

3. Deposit payment on acceptance

Course Expectations

Reading component: Directed self-learning

Written requirements: Book report; Birth report;

Personal reflective essay.

Reflecting on birth stories and videos

Attendance at two births

Journal process for self-reflection

Observation and participation in Rhea’s classes and workshops

Payment Schedule 2025

Cost: $3800 ($380 x 10 payments)

$380 Deposit on acceptance

$380 Due 1st of the month for x9 months, April - December

Birth attendant, doula work is, at its heart, about ‘being with’.

To feel ourselves in the presence of others –

- to be attuned to shifts in energy, attention and feelings within ourselves

- to witness and honour the stories and experiences of others by being fully present to them and our shared energy exchange in the moment

My training is grounded in the deeper mysterious connections that arise within an oxytocin suffused birth space …

sitting in a dedicated circle with sisters allows a type of experiential immersion in this magic.

I look forward to sharing this magic with you

Rhea x

If the 2025 course works for you, please complete this application by the 16th February 2026.

Phone interviews will be conducted by the 17th February 2026

Course numbers finalised by the19th February 2026

‘I would like to take the opportunity to formally thank you Rhea. Sitting in the circle with you this year has been a great honour and an absolute pleasure. I have learned a lot about myself and also much about the multi-dimensional aspects of woman. These have been invaluable to me. I am appreciative of your life’s work, and know that you have planted much goodness and integrity, beauty and wisdom in every sharing and teaching seed you have planted deep within the hearts of those that have been awakened to the Birthing Wisdom you provide’ — Simone

‘Rhea’s information about wild cards, circles of influence, connection with instincts, archetypal forces, ego dissolution, bio-psycho-social influences, functional, purposeful pain, embracing the intensity and hearing the training groups births and journeys have all helped me piece together mind-body connections. The complex facets of birthing women are a never-ending pool of curiosity and wonderment to me’ — Mary