Our Mission
Since our start as a small, passionate training community, Harbor Birth Institute has been dedicated to offering doulas quality education and mentorship for building meaningful, sustainable careers in birth support.
We’re committed to equipping doulas with intuitive, practical skills, sound resources, and ongoing community—all rooted in evidence-based practice and integrity.
Our Philosophy
We believe pregnancy, birth and postpartum are natural, sacred transitions, best supported when families feel heard, informed, and empowered in their choices.
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Our trainings emphasize non-judgmental advocacy, honoring each client's path and respecting their bodily autonomy and birth decisions.
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We uphold the notion that how you prepare for birth and postpartum becomes the foundation for lifelong well-being, nurturing health and confidence beyond delivery.
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If it ignites a fire in your soul and a passion that your heart relentlessly pursues… do that thing, and make a living, too.
What We Provide
A two‑day, in‑person doula certification workshop in Franklin, TN, followed by thoughtful home-study, hands-on skills-checks, birth/postpartum support experiences, and submission of a certification packet.
Focus on birth and postpartum training—including feeding, infant care, emotional support, and doula business foundations like marketing, client care, and website management.
Personalized mentorship from experienced doulas who built solo practices and joined forces in a full-service doula agency—supporting you through training and long after.
A supportive doula network and ongoing continuing education opportunities to keep skills current and anchored in integrity and professional responsibility.