Recertification

To maintain your certification through the International Doula Institute, we require recertification every three years. This process ensures you stay up to date with the latest birth work research, guidelines, and best practices.

What You Need to Recertify:

To complete your recertification, please submit the following:

1. Three Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

   You’re welcome to complete your continuing education through any organization, but we recommend using IDI’s own courses—especially since they’re self-paced and available right in the learning portal you already use. If you choose to complete a new certification through IDI, it will count for all three of your required continuing education credits, and we’ll waive the $75 recertification fee. We also offer 1-credit continuing education courses at idi.pathwright.com.

   
   These can be completed online or in-person and must be related to:

   • Pregnancy (pre-conception and beyond)

   • Labor and birth

   • Breastfeeding and human lactation (required for Certified Breastfeeding Counselors)

   • Perinatal and postpartum health and wellness
     (Not sure if something qualifies? Contact us and we’re happy to review it with you.)

   Alternate Option:
   If you complete a new certification program through IDI that you have not previously taken, this will fulfill your CEU requirement. (Client evaluations are still required.)

2. Three Client Evaluations
   Submit evaluations from at least three clients you’ve supported in your certified role.

3. Certification Information

   • Your full name

   • Your current certification number

   • The certification(s) you are renewing (e.g., Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor, etc.)

4. Recertification Fee
   A $75 processing fee is required.

   → Submit Your Payment Here

   Recertification

   Name

   First Last

   Email(Required)

   Phone(Required)

   Certification Number(Required)

   Certification(s) You Are Recertifying

   Birth Doula

   Postpartum Doula

   Breastfeeding Counselor

   Childbirth Educator

   Perinatal Nutrition Educator

   Prenatal Yoga Instructor

   Select All

   Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

   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.

   Upload Your Completed Client Evaluations (optional if submitted via link)

   Max. file size: 300 MB.

   If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.

   Upload Your Completed Client Evaluations (optional if submitted via link)

   Max. file size: 300 MB.

   If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.

   Upload Your Completed Client Evaluations (optional if submitted via link)

   Max. file size: 300 MB.

   If your clients submitted evaluations via the links above, you do not need to upload anything here.

   Payment Confirmation(Required)

   I confirm that I have paid the $75 recertification fee at https://internationaldoulainstitute.mypaysimple.com/s/recertification

   Questions or Comments (Optional)