Want to become a doula? Join us for…

Lilac City Doula Training

April 1-4, 2027

Spokane, WA

This immersive two-in-one training is designed to help you become a confident, well-rounded, advocacy-centered certified doula.

Over four transformational days, you’ll learn hands-on support techniques, communication and advocacy skills, birth, and the foundational tools needed to step into the work feeling grounded and capable.

This is more than a certification - it’s an investment in yourself, your future, and the families you will serve.

We can’t wait to welcome you here.

What to Expect

Hands-on, heart-centered doula training designed to help you confidently begin supporting families right away.

Day 1

Obstetric and doula history
The why of doula work
How to be a safe doula (confronting biases)

Growing a sustainable business
Interviews and prenatals
Boundaries and how to keep them
Normal labor
Comfort measures and role playing

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Days 2 & 3

Why should doulas advocate?

Personal triggers that can hinder advocacy
True Responsibilities
Biases and why they can cause birth trauma
Sustainable business practices and avoiding birth-worker burnout
KEEPING YOUR POWER®
Perspective, conversations with empathy and compassion
Advocacy birth-room scenarios and practice
Taught by - Traci Doula

Day 4

Placenta tours
Supporting medicated birth
When labor does not go as planned
Supporting induction and surgical birth
Pushing and third stage
Immediate postpartum
Networking, how to market yourself, and starting your business
Washington Medicaid Doula Coverage

The only thing we can expect from birth is that birth is unexpected.

meet your instructors

Miri Halliday

advocate midwife, “the baby’s journey” guru
dancer, mom of one, passionate about protein
@miri_the_birth_nerd
Traci Weafer

advocate doula and advocacy trainer, doula mentor
initiative, mom, mimi, labor pattern nerd
@tracidoula
Sarah McDonald

advocate birth and postpartum doula, doula mentor
creative, mom of two, thrifting connoisseur
@sarahmdoula

Lilac City Doula Training truly exceeded all my expectations, both personally and professionally. From Day 1, I felt supported and guided through every step of the process. The training didn’t just equip me with the technical knowledge I needed to be a skilled doula—it also offered a profound journey of self-discovery.
The curriculum was rich, thorough, and incredibly insightful, blending evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of the physiological, emotional, and spiritual aspects of birth work. I learned not only the practical skills for supporting families through labor, but also how to cultivate deep empathy, presence, and mindfulness in my practice.
What truly set this training apart though was how it transformed me on a personal level. It challenged me to reflect on my own beliefs, boundaries, and growth areas. Through thoughtful exercises and open discussions, I gained a greater sense of self-awareness, which I will now carry into both my doula practice and my everyday life. It was a reminder that being a doula isn’t just about helping others; it’s about continually growing and evolving within yourself.
- Lilac City Doula Training Student
As somebody who considers herself very educated in the birth space, I learned soooo much during this 4 day course. I left feeling the confidence I needed in order to attend births both in the home and the hospital.
- Lilac City Doula Training Student
If you are fortunate enough to be able to attend a doula training with Sarah, Miri, and Traci - don't hesitate, don't think twice, don't question if it's worth it-- it is! I went in as someone who has never birthed and knew very little about pregnancy or childbirth and and it didn't make a difference- they taught in a way that I was still able to learn and stay on a level with others in the class who did have more experience. I went into this training not knowing what to expect, but by the end of day 1 I realized I was in the company of true teachers, not to mention such warm and grounded women.
- Lilac City Doula Training Student
How lucky are we to have an in-person doula and advocacy training of this quality right here in Spokane? For anyone who is on the fence about signing up- do it. Not only did I learn how to be an effective advocate and doula for my clients right off the bat, but it also made me reflect on how I want to show up in life- for myself, my community, and every birthing person on their individual journey. Thank you for a transformational four days!
- Katie C
I really loved the doula training! I loved learning from Sarah, Miri and Traci because they each came with their own wisdom, experiences and advice. I have previously trained with another doula organization and I felt like I still learned a lot with this training. I especially found the hands-on practicing of positions, the placenta tour and the advocacy training to be the most helpful for me. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to become a doula (or is one and wants to go more in depth, especially in advocacy)! Thank you ❤️
-Amber G.
Attending the advocacy doula training with Sarah, Miri and Traci has me reflecting on parts of myself that go far beyond birth work. This program centers advocacy in a way most doula programs don’t, and it changes how you show up for your client. Over four full days, the training was dense and immersive. Stepping into this role alongside a group created an immediate sense of community. The space felt safe, supportive, and open. I felt real growth, not just surface level learning.
- Lilac City Doula Training Student

Investment:

$1,200 total

(payment plans available)

You will leave our training feeling fully equipped, certified, and excited to take on clients. As your instructors we will encourage you to charge a minimum of $1,000 for your doula services, because you WILL be worth it!! Our training is an investment in the future of your sustainable, equitable, and fully functional business.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Doulas are not federal or state licensed professions, which means you can begin working with clients after completing your training.

Most doulas do have certificates to show they have been trained or have completed continuing education. You will leave our training with a certification in hand.
Some doulas later choose additional certifications depending on their personal goals, especially if they plan to pursue Medicaid reimbursement in Washington State. This training is designed to give you the practical skills, confidence, and support needed to begin your work right away.
Yes. Flexible payment plans are available because we believe doula education should be accessible and sustainable.
Not at all. Many students come into training with no prior experience — just a strong interest in birth work and supporting families.
This training is intentionally designed to meet you where you are while helping you build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills.

You won’t be left to figure everything out alone.
Students can receive ongoing mentorship, guidance, and are taught how to seek community support as they begin stepping into doula work, navigating clients, and building confidence in their role.
Yes. We discuss the practical side of becoming a doula too — including confidence-building, boundaries, communication, and beginning to build your business and client relationships.
Not necessarily. While birth doula work is a major focus, many of the skills taught in this training support people interested in postpartum work, advocacy, community care, or simply deepening their understanding of the birth space.

Our most recent graduates!

February 23, 2025