Become a Doula

MACFE Doula Training

MACFE offers Doula training workshops once or twice a year for those people interested in providing consistent emotional support to women during labour and birth.

The training consists of a minimum of 25 hours of classroom instruction that cover a wide range of topics including general pregnancy concerns, signs and stages of labour, comfort measures for pain management, unexpected outcomes, emotional aspects of labour, Cæsarean sections and VBAC's, birth plans, breastfeeding, and much more. Classes are offered in small groups to allow for optimal learning and participants are required to complete an extensive reading list prior to training.

2023 SPRING Doula Training Dates:
Winnipeg, MB
April 15, 22, 29 & May 6 (In person or Zoom, 4 days)

2023 FALL Doula Training Dates:
Winnipeg, MB
October 21, 28 & November 4, 11 (In person or Zoom, 4 days)

Via Zoom 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

Cost: $500.00
Refresher $400.00 (must have proof of previous Doula training)

Reading List

Doula Training Registration

Doula Training Payment

* Please note: The price for our doula trainings is $500, payable in full or two instalments of $250 each, the first one due upon registration, the second due 6 weeks prior to the workshop. If you need to make other payment arrangements, please contact us. No refund within 14 days of class starting date.

MACFE does require registrants to read the following books before the Doula training starts.
Click here for the Doula Reading List

Here are some things to consider when choosing the training you will take.

MACFE is the oldest childbirth organization in Manitoba. We have years of experience working with birthing families in Winnipeg and Manitoba. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that is a vital component in our community.
Our course is taught by local instructors who are practicing Doulas and childbirth educators, who have an intimate knowledge and understanding of our birthing climate – what it's really like in our area. Birthing practices vary greatly from province to province.... why not take a course that has been created for and pertains entirely to your community? Our curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain accurate information in our ever-evolving birthing community.
MACFE Doulas have the chance to become involved in activities where you can meet and make connections & friendships with others who have the same energy and passion as you do surrounding pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
MACFE holds free continuing education meetings regularly, to share and gather information and to network with others who care passionately about pregnancy and childbirth. Some recent topics include: water birth, easing the immediate postpartum transition for mom & babe, and couples' experience with a Doula. We have had Doulas, midwives, chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals share their knowledge on many topics, as well as debriefing, experience sharing and fun 'video nights'.

Already Trained as a Doula? You can take our Doula training as a refresher course for $400.
Please email us at macfedoula@gmail.com for more information.

Our classes are located at Birth Centre, 603 St Mary's RD, in Winnipeg (currently available via Zoom due to public health restrictions).

"If a Doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
- Dr. John Kennell, Mothering the Mother