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International Doula Institute Recertification

International Doula Institute recertification

Recertification for Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Breastfeeding Counselors

The International Doula Institute strives to help birth workers stay up to date with current
birth guidelines, evidence, and trends in birth. By requiring recertification, we ensure our
certified birth workers are up to date with all of these things.

1. Recertification occurs every three years and incurs a processing fee of $75.

2. Submission of surveys/evaluations from at least three clients whom you’ve
supported

3. Complete three continuing education credits (CEU’s) Online or in-person are both
accepted. Must be related to Birth work in the following areas

• Pregnancy (pre-conception and after)
• Labor and birth
• Breastfeeding and human lactation (Must include for CBC’s)
• Perinatal and postpartum health and wellness, including infant wellness

If you choose to complete a new certification through IDI, it will count for all three of your required continuing education credits (client evaluations still required), and we’ll waive the $75 recertification fee. We also offer 1-credit continuing education courses at idi.pathwright.com.

Please contact IDI if you are unsure whether or not a topic will be considered.

Please visit our website to view all of our current course offerings.

IDI Courses

Complete Your Recertification Below

1.  Submit Your Payment Here

2. Fill out the form below

Recertification

Name
Certification(s) You Are Recertifying
Please list the three CEUs you completed. Include the title, provider, and a brief summary of each. If you completed a new IDI certification, simply list that instead. We'll waive both the CEU requirement and recertification fee.

Option 1: Upload three completed client evaluations (PDF, Word, or image files).

Option 2: Have your clients complete their evaluations directly using the appropriate link below:

  • Click here for Birth Doula Client Evaluation
  • Click here for Postpartum Doula Client Evaluation

We require at least three evaluations to be submitted—either by upload or through the links above.

Max. file size: 300 MB.
If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.
Max. file size: 300 MB.
If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.
Max. file size: 300 MB.
If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.
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Testimonials

Tracy tells us,
“This course was informative and educational. I enjoyed learning how to become a doula.”

Patricia shared, 
“This course was great. I loved how easy it is to use, as someone who is not very technologically inclined. The coursework was challenging and I learned so much. My instructor was always very easy to reach and very responsive to any issues I had. I loved being able to work at my own pace and skip around a bit. Videos are hard for me as I am very self-conscious so it was nice to be able to postpone them for a bit until I could really practice and feel my best. ”

Judith shared, 
“The instructors and course materials/videos were all so wonderful and informative. I truly feel very well equipped with all the knowledge and tools I now have to start as a full spectrum doula with multiple certifications under my belt. Thank you, IDI, from the bottom of my heart. My true passion is blossoming before my very eyes!”

Miranda tells us, 
“I started my training at IDI almost a year ago. The courses have given me exactly what I needed to become a confident doula! After looking at several different doula training programs I decided on IDI because I have two young children and could work at my own pace online. I also really liked that the curriculum was contributed to by different backgrounds and trainings, not only from one perspective. This program has offered more to me than I ever could have thought! Not only have I learned how to support Moms and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum but I’ve been given tools in growing my reach and communication… just to name a few. There’s also huge support from other doulas in the program. I recommend this program to future doulas!”

Mary says, 
“Started my journey (with admitted fear) only a month ago and felt immediately at ease! This program is very fluid. Work at your own pace. Easy to reach help and support the whole way through. Everything you need to know to hit the ground running with confidence once certified.”

Brenda tells us, 
“My name is Brenda and I have been studying with IDI for a while now, looking forward to the Postpartum course also. I have found the studies, books, and information to feel well rounded in information and comprehensive. I love all the books they have chosen for my studies. Also, the opportunity to be hands-on with the additional class, interviews, videos, and Moms-to-be. This is a part of the program that brings all the reading, studying…everything to light! The teachers are kind, understanding and obviously VERY experienced and can guide and support me throughout this wonderful journey of certification to be a “Doula” I’m so happy I chose IDI to be my training! Thank you!!!! I look forward to the future!♡”

Joyce says, 
“I love being a student with IDI!”

Laura tells us,
” Easy to do at my own pace, good supplemental readings. ”

Hannah tells us,
” Hey this is Hannah! I’m SOO excited to have finished my courses & have become a CERTIFIED DOULA! I almost can’t believe I have that title, with my name!!! This has been a lifelong dream. I’m very grateful to have been able to do it online, as I am a stay-at-home mom to 7 amazing children. It was very convenient for me to work on, as I had quiet time, during my little’s naps. Having been through labor, birth & breastfeeding stages of my life, helped tremendously. However, it was a very practical course & easy to understand the instructions. I highly recommend IDI to anyone who is interested in becoming a doula!! Thank you, IDI!!! ”

Tatyana says,
“I enjoyed everything about this course. Very informative and detailed.”

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