Dear Birthworker,
There is a seed we’ve been carrying for a long time.
It comes from stories, from ceremonies, from the hands of elders and the wisdom of women who have guided life into the world for generations.
This training is an invitation to receive that seed- and to plant it in your own work.
For the first time, Wombs of the World is offering a comprehensive Advanced Doula Training, built around the core values that have shaped everything we do: global maternal health equity, reverence for ancestral knowledge, and birthwork as a path of justice, ceremony, and care.
This training will run alongside the 2025 Wombs of the World Summit in Berlin and will offer you the chance to not just attend- but to deepen, integrate, and carry forward the wisdom you receive.
About the Training
This is not a basic doula training. It is a space for experienced birthworkers who are ready to go deeper. To challenge systems. To learn from traditional and Indigenous midwives. And to return to their communities with tools, clarity, and a practice rooted in justice and reverence.
This training is guided by a teaching shared with us by Ecuadorian elder Taitai Oscar:
“For generations, we had to hide our seeds of knowledge to protect them from colonization. But now, to protect them, we must share them. We must plant them around the world.”
That’s what we are doing here.
The Structure: Root to Bloom
This training follows the natural rhythm of birth and growth. We begin by grounding, then gather in person, and finally return home to integrate and bloom.
Rooted Foundations (Pre-Summit – Online)
Build the context for everything to come.
We’ll explore the history, politics, and ethics of global birthwork- alongside tools to begin preparing your own practice for deeper integration.
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June 14 – Anthropology of the Mother
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June 28 – Cultural Competency & Humility in Birthwork
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September 6 – Birthwork as Global Social Justice
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September 20 – Bringing It Into Practice: Business Integration
Embodied Immersion (Summit – Berlin)
This is where the seeds are shared.
You’ll attend the full Wombs of the World Summit with the lens of a student, participant, and future practitioner. You’ll witness traditional midwifery practices, engage in sacred ceremony, and sit in circle with wisdom keepers from around the globe.
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Meet the Midwives Online Series (5 live Zoom sessions, July–September)
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In-Person Summit in Berlin (October 15–17)
Integration Bloom
(Post-Summit – Online)
Once you return home, we’ll guide you through a final phase of reflection and activation. You’ll gather for two final sessions—one focused on ethics, one on embodiment—culminating in your own offering or presentation.
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November 1 – Integration of Ceremony & Ritual Without Appropriation
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December 6 – Final Presentations & Reflections
What You’ll Explore
Session 1:
The Anthropology of the Mother
June 14th
In our first week together,
we will explore the historical and systemic forces that have shaped childbirth across cultures. From sacred ceremony to colonial erasure, this session traces the evolution of birth and the role of the mother, helping you understand how your work fits into a much older, and deeper, lineage.
Session 3:
Birthwork as Global Social Justice
September 6th
Birth is not just biological- it’s political. This session dives into the colonial legacies and systemic inequalities that shape maternal health outcomes around the world. We’ll examine how decolonizing our birthwork practices is essential to creating more just, equitable, and liberated birthing experiences.
Session 5
Integration of Ceremony & Ritual Without Appropriation
November 1st
Discover how to design and facilitate rituals that enhance the birthing experience. Drawing inspiration from various cultural traditions, we’ll discuss how to create meaningful ceremonies while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
Session 2:
Cultural Competency & Humility in Birthwork
June 28th
In our second session, we will explore the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural humility. We’ll unpack the biases we carry and the ways systems of power shape our understanding of “safe” or “correct” care. You’ll walk away with frameworks for showing up with integrity in diverse and cross-cultural birth settings.
Session 4:
Bringing It Into Practice – Business Integration & Messaging
September 20th
How do you carry all of this into your real-world practice? This session bridges traditional wisdom with modern birthwork business. We’ll look at how to talk about what you do, set up aligned offerings, price your services with dignity, and honor the knowledge you’re integrating—without replicating harm or hierarchy.
Final Session:
Presentations & Reflections
December 6th
This final session is your space to share. Whether you present a skill you’ve learned, a new offering you’ve developed, or a written or visual reflection, this is your opportunity to ground your learning in action. We’ll witness one another, celebrate, and send these seeds back out into the world.
What You Will Gain by Joining the Advanced Doula Training:
A Global Perspective on Birthwork
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This training will expand your understanding of birth far beyond the Western framework. You’ll learn from traditional midwives across continents and cultures, gaining insights into how birth is honored, protected, and practiced in ways that reclaim the sacred and defy medicalization.
Unlearning and Re-rooting
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We will unlearn the myths, biases, and systems that have shaped modern birthwork- from colonial legacies to capitalist models of care. You’ll be invited to return to a deeper knowing, reconnecting with the roots of midwifery and the power of community-based, ancestral birthkeeping.
Practical Skills, Integration Tools & Ongoing Learning
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From ceremony to business strategy, you’ll gain tools you can immediately apply to your doula practice. In addition to our live sessions, you’ll also receive access to a robust asynchronous course bundle through our learning portal. Think of it as your personal library- filled with recorded modules, additional readings, and resources to revisit anytime.
Mentorship Rooted in Justice
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This is not a self-paced course. You’ll be guided in live sessions with Charlotte and guest teachers, held in accountable community, and mentored through both the tender and powerful moments that arise in deep work.
A Community of Birthworkers on the Same Path
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This isn’t just a cohort- it’s a circle. You’ll be surrounded by other birthworkers who are walking the same edge: decolonizing their practice, honoring tradition, and building something new. The relationships you form here will carry you long after our closing session.
Certification
All participants who complete the full training will receive an official Certificate of Completion from Wombs of the World, acknowledging their participation in a 40+ hour Advanced Doula Training focused on global birth practices, cultural humility, and birthwork as a tool for justice.
This certificate recognizes:
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6 live training sessions
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5 Meet the Midwives interactive Zooms
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3 in-person days at the Wombs of the World Summit in Berlin
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Access to a full asynchronous course library
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A final integration project or presentation
This certificate affirms your commitment to deepening your practice through cross-cultural learning, decolonizing frameworks, and the ethical integration of traditional birth practices. It is designed for birthworkers who have already completed foundational training and are seeking advanced study and mentorship.
Please note:
This training is not a basic doula certification. It is an advanced-level program for experienced birthworkers, doulas, midwives, and maternal health professionals.
Your certificate can be used to:
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Document continuing education hours
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Enrich your professional resume or portfolio
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Promote advanced credentials in your birthwork practice
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Demonstrate specialized training to hospitals, clinics, or clients
Graduates will also have the opportunity to be listed in our upcoming Global Birthworker Directory, launching with Wombs of the World’s expanded training offerings in 2026.
How It Works
Fill out the application form and submit your payment.
We’re accepting just 12 participants to ensure an intimate and supportive container.
2. Receive Confirmation
Within 72 hours of registering, you’ll receive a welcome email with next steps and access to our online learning portal, where all replays, resources, and bonus materials will be hosted.
3. Begin Your Journey
Your journey begins in June. You’ll join our global circle of birthworkers for live Zoom sessions, meet the midwives online, and then gather in Berlin this October for a summit unlike any other.
The Investment
Your tuition of $1,117 USD includes:
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10 live Zoom sessions (5 Advanced Doula Training sessions + 5 Meet the Midwives Summit sessions)
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1 private mentorship session with Charlotte
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3-day in-person participation at the Wombs of the World Summit in Berlin
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Access to a robust asynchronous learning library
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Ongoing community support and connection
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A Certificate of Completion recognizing over 40 hours of advanced training
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First priority access to future Wombs of the World programs
Payment plans are available. This is a deeply personal and professionally transformational experience- held with care, vision, and reverence.
Getting Started:
Your Training Calendar
Here’s the full schedule so you can plan ahead.
All group Zoom sessions take place on Fridays from 4:00–6:00 PM CET (Central European Time) unless otherwise noted. Replays will be available.
Live Zoom Sessions
June 14
ADT Session 1: The Anthropology of the Mother
June 28
ADT Session 2: Cultural Competency & Humility in Birthwork
July 12
Meet the Midwives – Online Series, Session 1
July 26
Meet the Midwives – Online Series, Session 2
August 9
Meet the Midwives – Online Series, Session 3
August 23
Meet the Midwives – Online Series, Session 4
September 6
Meet the Midwives – Online Series, Session 5
(also ADT Session 3: Birthwork as Global Social Justice)
September 20
ADT Session 4: Bringing It Into Practice (Business Integration & Messaging)
October 15–17
In-Person Summit – Berlin, Germany
(Wombs of the World Summit | Full 3 day participation required)
November 1
ADT Session 5: Integration of Ceremony & Ritual Without Appropriation
December 6
ADT Session 6: Final Presentations & Reflections
+ One Private Mentorship Session
Scheduled individually with Charlotte
Apply Now
We’re excited to walk this path with you. Let’s come together to deepen our practice, support each other, and envision a world where every birth is honored, and every birthworker is empowered.
Once you submit your application you will be prompted to submit your tuition payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for experienced birthworkers- including doulas, midwives, labor & delivery nurses, educators, and other perinatal professionals- who have completed a foundational doula or birthworker training. It’s for those who are ready to go deeper in their practice through a global, justice-oriented lens.
This is not a beginner-level training or an introduction to doula work. If you’re brand new or exploring birthwork for the first time, we invite you to stay connected—Wombs of the World will be launching foundational doula trainings in the near future.
Is there a payment plan available?
Yes. We offer a payment plan option to help make this training more accessible. You’ll be able to choose the plan that works best for you during checkout.
Can I join if I’m not a certified doula?
Yes. You do not need to be certified through a specific organization. As long as you have completed some form of basic doula or birthworker training (or have equivalent real-world experience), you’re welcome to apply.
By completing this training, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Wombs of the World, recognizing your participation in an advanced-level, 40+ hour program centered on global midwifery, cultural humility, and social justice in birthwork. This can be used to demonstrate your continued education and specialization to clients, employers, or peers.
Do I have to attend all the Zoom sessions live?
We strongly encourage live attendance for connection and mentorship, but all sessions will be recorded and available to watch on playback in your learning portal. You’ll have lifetime access to these recordings.
Is the Summit required?
Yes. Attendance at the in-person Wombs of the World Summit in Berlin (October 15–17, 2025) is a core part of the training experience. This is where we gather, sit in ceremony, and learn directly from the traditional midwives who anchor this program.
If you cannot attend the Summit in person, we recommend exploring our other online offerings instead.
Meet Your Facilitator
Charlotte Brielle
Founder of Wombs of the World | Perinatal Social Worker | Full-Spectrum Doula
Charlotte Brielle is the founder of Wombs of the World, a perinatal social worker, and a full-spectrum doula with a background in both clinical and community-based reproductive care. She brings over a decade of experience supporting families across cultures and building relationships with traditional midwives around the globe.
Her work is rooted in the belief that birth is a global justice issue- and that amplifying Indigenous and ancestral knowledge is essential to healing birth systems worldwide.
Through Wombs of the World, Charlotte has facilitated immersive educational experiences in Ecuador, Mexico, and Tanzania, creating spaces where birthworkers can learn directly from community-rooted midwives.
She is the visionary behind the Wombs of the World Summit and this Advanced Doula Training- an offering years in the making, designed to honor traditional wisdom, decolonize modern birthwork, and build a global web of support for birthworkers everywhere.
Charlotte is passionate about helping doulas and perinatal professionals step more fully into their purpose- with integrity, confidence, and a deeper connection to the global traditions that have always held birth as sacred.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about deepening your practice, building a supportive community, and making a lasting impact in the world of birthwork, we invite you to apply for the Advanced Doula Training. Spaces are limited to ensure a close-knit, personalized experience, so we encourage you to apply soon.
