Atabey's Birth Path Tier 1: "The Foundations" - Online Birthworkers (Doula) Training

This tier is the gateway into the world of traditional and holistic birthwork, providing a strong foundation for those who wish to serve birthing mothers with ancestral wisdom and evidence-based care. Participants will learn the fundamental aspects of birthwork, including ethics, the role of the birthkeeper, pregnancy anatomy, physiological birth, and cultural birth practices. This tier emphasizes advocacy and the importance of maternal autonomy, equipping birthworkers with the skills to provide emotional, educational, spiritual, and physical support. Birthworkers trained in this tier will be prepared to support women in hospitals, birthing centers, home births, and spontaneous births, ensuring that all birthing mothers receive the compassionate care they deserve. In addition to self-paced learning, students will have access to 8 live virtual meetups via Google Meets. These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to ask questions, engage in deeper discussions, and receive real-time support from the instructor. Weekly meetups will ensure students feel confident in their understanding of each module while building community with fellow birthworkers. Recorded sessions will be available for those unable to attend live.