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Birth Doula Certification Program

Definition of a Birth Doula:

At International Doula Institute we define a birth doula as a professional support person trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence-based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant. A birth doula recognizes the profound impact of childbirth on the mother.

The birth doula does not provide medical care, clinical tasks such a cervical checks or fetal heart tones and does not speak on behalf of the client.

The Professional Certified Birth Doula is trained in 5 Core Competencies:

  1. Physiology of Childbirth
  2. Common Interventions and Evidence Based Care
  3. Comfort Measures for Childbirth
  4. Breastfeeding
  5. Communicating with Medical Care Providers and Clients Utilizing Emotional Intelligence

Bundled Online Doula Training Package Including:

Online Birth Doula Training Curriculum

  • Daily/weekly Lesson Plans taught by expert doctors, nurses, midwives, dietitians and doulas.
  • Multimedia
  • Assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects for each class.

Access to Doula Trainer via Phone and Email for 1 Year

Certification Examination

Certification

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