Want to become a doula? Join us for…

Lilac City Doula Training

April 16-19, 2026

Spokane, WA

Do you have an interest in becoming a well-rounded, inclusive, certified, advocate doula? If so, this (two courses in one!) training is for you.

Read more below about the incredible investment you will make in yourself and your business by trusting us with teaching you to be the best doula you can be.

We can’t wait to have you in class with us!

What to Expect

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 one, 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

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.

Our most recent graduates!

February 23, 2025

Let’s learn together

Interested in taking our training or learning more? Fill out this contact form and we will get back to you within 24-48 hours!