SoundBirth Practitioner Training
Learn to prepare expectant couples for birth using voice, breath and sound
Become a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner and learn to offer complete SoundBirth preparation sessions and workshops for expectant parents.
This supported training pathway is suitable for yoga teachers, sound practitioners, musicians, childbirth educators, wellbeing facilitators and others who feel drawn to helping women discover their voices for birth.
You do not need to be a doula or attend births to become a SoundBirth Practitioner.
Share SoundBirth with Expectant Couples
SoundBirth Practitioner Training prepares you to guide expectant mothers and their birth partners through the complete SoundBirth approach.
You will learn how to help women explore their voices before labour, work with breathing and vocal sound, and experience the supportive resonance of a crystal singing bowl.
You will also learn how to involve birth partners, facilitate practical preparation exercises and create a calm, supportive environment in which couples can explore these tools together.
Once trained and licensed, you can offer SoundBirth through:
Private sessions for expectant couples
Small-group workshops
Pregnancy and birth-preparation programs
Sessions within a yoga, sound or wellbeing practice
Online preparation sessions where appropriate
You are teaching couples tools they can take into their own birth experience.
Practitioner Training does not qualify you to work as a doula or attend births unless you already hold separate qualifications and insurance to do so.
Who is this Training for?
SoundBirth Practitioner Training may be a good fit if you are:
A pregnancy or general yoga teacher
A sound practitioner or sound-healing facilitator
A musician, music teacher or music therapist
A childbirth educator
A meditation or wellbeing facilitator
A doula who wants to teach complete standalone SoundBirth sessions and workshops
Someone with relevant facilitation experience who feels genuinely drawn to preparing couples for birth
You don’t need to be a birth worker or confident singer.
You do need a willingness to explore your own voice, learn about the needs of expectant parents and guide the SoundBirth approach responsibly within the scope of your training.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the training, you will explore the principles and practical application of SoundBirth.
You will learn how to:
Understand the SoundBirth philosophy and the relationship between voice, breath, sound and birth preparation
Explain SoundBirth clearly and accessibly to expectant parents
Create a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental learning environment
Help women explore natural vocal sounds without feeling pressured to perform
Guide simple breathing and vocal practices that couples can use during labour
Help women work through hesitation or self-consciousness about using their voices
Teach birth partners how to breathe, vocalise and offer reassurance alongside the mother
Teach partners how to play a crystal singing bowl gently and responsively
Use a crystal singing bowl at an appropriate volume and distance
Understand important pregnancy, sound-sensitivity and safety considerations
Recognise when to modify, pause or refer someone to an appropriately qualified professional
Facilitate the SoundBirth ice and partner-support exercises
Guide couples in creating a simple Heart Song for their baby
Structure private SoundBirth sessions
Facilitate SoundBirth workshops for expectant couples
Adapt your teaching to different personalities, preferences and birth settings
Remain within the scope of your SoundBirth training and any other qualifications you hold
Inside the Training
The SoundBirth Practitioner Training is designed to be flexible and supportive, allowing you to work through the core material at your own pace.
The training includes eight structured modules with a combination of:
Video presentations
Written learning material
Audio and voice practices
Personal reflection
Practical exercises
Demonstration and facilitation practice
Session and workshop-planning activities
Safety and scope-of-practice guidance
You will first experience the practices personally, then learn how to guide them with expectant couples.
Alongside the self-paced material, you will receive support from Nicole as you move towards offering SoundBirth in your own work.
Supporting You to Teach SoundBirth
You won’t be expected to create your entire offering from the beginning.
The training includes practical resources to help you confidently introduce SoundBirth to expectant couples while maintaining the integrity of the method.
You will receive:
A structured SoundBirth teaching framework
Guidance for private sessions and group workshops
Ready-to-use presentation and teaching materials
Practical exercises for couples
Guidance for teaching voice, partner support and bowl techniques
Approved descriptions for your website and promotional material
SoundBirth branding and logo guidelines
Ideas for introducing SoundBirth within your existing professional work
Guidance on pricing and presenting your sessions
Ongoing connection and support as you begin sharing SoundBirth
The materials give you a clear foundation while still allowing you to bring your own warmth, personality and professional experience to your sessions.
Becoming a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner
Completing the learning material is one part of becoming a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner.
Your pathway towards licensing will also include:
Completing the eight training modules
Exploring the SoundBirth practices personally
Demonstrating safe and confident bowl use
Practising the core exercises and teaching framework
Gaining experience guiding the practices
Completing a final check-in with Nicole
Agreeing to the SoundBirth practitioner licence and brand guidelines
Maintaining appropriate professional insurance for the services you offer
Once approved and licensed, you may:
Offer complete private SoundBirth sessions
Facilitate SoundBirth workshops for expectant couples
Advertise yourself as a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner
Use the SoundBirth name in approved services
Use approved SoundBirth branding and promotional resources
Apply to be listed in the SoundBirth online directory
Receive updated resources and ongoing practitioner support
The training materials are provided for your own learning and licensed professional use. They may not be copied, distributed, sold or used to train other practitioners.
Current licensing and annual renewal arrangements will be explained before you complete the licensing pathway.
Which SoundBirth Pathway Is Right for Me?
SoundBirth for Doulas
This shorter pathway is for doulas and birth workers who want to:
Prepare their own doula clients
Use voice and a bowl while supporting labour
Include SoundBirth within an existing doula package
Become a SoundBirth-Trained Doula
It does not include permission to teach public SoundBirth workshops or offer the complete method as a standalone service.
SoundBirth Practitioner Training
This comprehensive pathway is for people who want to:
Teach expectant couples during pregnancy
Offer complete private SoundBirth sessions
Facilitate group workshops
Use the SoundBirth name and approved branding
Become a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner
It does not qualify someone as a doula, midwife or healthcare professional or qualify them to attend births.
What’s Included?
When you join the SoundBirth Practitioner Training, you will receive:
Access to eight self-paced training modules
Video, written and audio learning material
Personal voice and sound practices
Practical teaching and facilitation exercises
A comprehensive practitioner manual
Ready-to-use session and workshop resources
Presentation materials for working with expectant couples
Marketing and branding guidance
Access to practitioner support
A private session with Nicole via Zoom or in person
A final practical and licensing check-in
Eligibility to become a Licensed SoundBirth Practitioner
Eligibility for inclusion in the SoundBirth directory
Start When You’re Ready
The self-paced format allows you to begin the training when it suits you and move through the material without pressure.
Once enrolled, you will receive access to the core training and resources. Nicole will help you plan your learning and practical experience and support you as you move towards licensing.
Investment
SoundBirth Practitioner Training
$1,200 AUD
Includes access to the eight-module training, practitioner resources, teaching materials and support.
SoundBirth Practitioner Training plus 14-inch SoundBirth Bowl
$1,800 AUD
Includes the complete training plus a 14-inch SoundBirth bowl suitable for supporting voice and sound during birth preparation.
You will learn how to use, transport and care for your bowl throughout the training.
Payment plans are available. Please contact Nicole to discuss the options.
Current practitioner licensing and renewal arrangements will be explained before enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to be a doula or birth worker?
No.
This training is suitable for yoga teachers, sound practitioners, musicians, childbirth educators, wellbeing facilitators and others with relevant interests or experience.
The training prepares you to teach SoundBirth to expectant couples. It does not qualify you as a doula or healthcare professional.
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Do I need to be musical or confident using my voice?
Not at all.
Many people initially feel uncertain about their voices. The training allows you to explore your own voice gradually so you can guide others with greater confidence and understanding.
SoundBirth is not about singing beautifully or performing.
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Do I need to have a crystal singing bowl?
No — you can begin the training without one. Guidance on choosing and working with a SoundBirth bowl is included, and you can explore this as you move through the training.
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Is SoundBirth safe to use during pregnancy and labour?
The training includes guidance about volume, positioning, sound sensitivity, pregnancy considerations and when to modify or avoid particular practices.
SoundBirth practitioners do not diagnose conditions or provide medical advice. Clients should discuss health concerns with their maternity-care professional.
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Can I attend births after completing this training?
Not unless you are separately qualified, experienced and insured to provide birth support.
SoundBirth Practitioner Training prepares you to teach expectant couples during pregnancy. It is not a doula qualification.
If you are already a doula, we can discuss which SoundBirth pathway best matches the services you want to offer.
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When can I start offering SoundBirth to others?
You can begin offering SoundBirth publicly once you have completed the required training and practical work, passed your final check-in and entered into the current practitioner licence agreement.
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Can I integrate SoundBirth into my existing work?
Yes.
SoundBirth may complement pregnancy yoga, sound work, childbirth education, music-based work and other appropriate wellbeing services.
You will learn how to describe SoundBirth clearly while keeping it distinct and working within the scope of your existing qualifications.
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Will I be supported during the training?
Yes.
The training is designed as a supported pathway rather than a course you complete entirely alone. You will have opportunities to ask questions, receive guidance and connect with Nicole as you develop your offering.
About Nicole
Nicole Lloyd created SoundBirth in 2011 following her experience of using vocal sound and a crystal singing bowl during the home birth of her third baby.
Drawing on her background in music, teaching, birth and sound work, Nicole has developed SoundBirth into a practical approach that can be shared with expectant parents and taught by trained practitioners.
Ready to Explore SoundBirth?
If you feel drawn to helping expectant couples discover voice and sound as they prepare for birth, you are warmly invited to take the next step.
Book a free chat with Nicole to discuss your background, ask questions and explore whether Practitioner Training is the right pathway for you.