Birth and having given birth are two defining moments in our lives. But when the maternity care assistant has left and the partner returns to work, new mothers often lack the network that provides social and practical support. This Postnatal Doula Training in Dutch gives you the knowledge and skills to make this transition for the young family as loving and peaceful as possible. A stress-free, harmonious first 6 weeks form the foundation for secure attachment and a stable family life.
The training consists of a period of 40 days and 40 training hours with four online meetings, a two-day live weekend together at Holos (including a massage day), a special postpartum cooking day and a closing-up day at Holos. You also get access to an extensive online knowledge base with informative videos and training, interesting literature, and a dialogue forum. In total, the training comprises 40 class hours and a supervised internship of 40 hours. After the internship, you are eligible for a Holos/PSN Maternity Doula diploma.
Who is it for?
The training is designed for anyone (men and women) who wants to make an important difference for young families: healthcare professionals, doulas, yoga teachers, family members of an expectant mother, nurses and midwives, and anyone inspired by postpartum care and support.
Dates & Class Days
October to December 2026
Online Modules: 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2026
Postpartum Cooking: 6th of November 2026 (Uithoorn)
Massage & ritual at Holos: 14 and 15 November 2026 (Utrecht)
Closing day : 6 December 2026
Location
The online lessons take place from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM via ZOOM.
Live days: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM at Holos
Language: Dutch
Investment
The cost for the training is €1399,- per person (first five registrations: € 1299,-)
This includes:
- Training manual
- PSN Membership (1 year)
- One-time warm lunch
- Access to extensive online knowledge base (1 year)
- Intervision and contact with an international network of Maternity Doulas
Certification
Upon completion of 40 class hours + 40 hours of internship, you receive a Holos Maternity Doula diploma. The training is recognized by the Dutch Professional Association for Doulas (NBvD) and licensed by the international foundation Postnatal Support Network (PSN).
Who are my trainers?
The lessons are given by Ingrid Bal and Siri Amrit Khalsa.
