when is the right time to start a doula course?

[boomba]

I am really wanting to do a doula course as its something I am really passionate about (thanks BB )
there is one starting in August in Brisbane with the Australian Doula college...dont know if I can still get in ......but I am serioulsy contenplating doing it.
Has anyone done a course through them? Or how long does a course usually run for...its only saturday arvos for a few hours?
Also Ds will only be 9 months...I dont want to take on too much and have the kids suffer?

Also am kinda scared I will do the course then be too nervous to actual go and start being a doula? Eeek way too much going through my head...sorry its a bit of all over the place lol

[Kazmar]

Well Im meant to be starting mine this month!!! Would love for us to go through it together Im doing mine through http://www.bodywisebirth.com.au/default.html:)

[boomba]

How awesome would that ahve been if we did.....just move up here

[Kazmar]

How awesome would that ahve been if we did.....just move up here

Dont tempt me!

[boomba]

any wisdom ladies???

[boomba]

Gee no one ....might have to think about it and see if i can find anyone i know that has done some kind of study with a small bubba Thanks DM x

[BellyBelly]

There never is a right time. I had a 5 month old on my hip (and an almost 3 year old!) when I did my course. The other trainees remember that really well. When it calls you, it calls you

[boomba]

Thanks Kelly...see thats how I feel...I dont seem to have an identity anymore other than the kids mum and this course is calling me...its in the back of mind all the time.....I might call them today x