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ALL trainings are available in-person or LIVE virtually! Become a doula or childbirth educator from anywhere!
IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SPOUSE USING MYCAA FUNDS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VISIT ABP DOULA TRAINING CENTER
BIRTH DOULA
The birth doula provides physical and emotional support to the mother and her partner before, during and after birth. The doula also provides companionship, uses comfort measures, and helps the mom gather needed in order to make informed decisions.
BIRTH DOULA TRAININGS
January 15-17, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
February 19-21, 2025 - COLUMBIA, MS
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
April 9-11, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
May 6-8, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
June 11-13, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30AM - 6:00pm EST)
October 7-9, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
DONA INTERNATIONAL BIRTH DOULA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
This training consists of:
16 hours of doula classroom training,
7 hours of childbirth education,
3 hours of breastfeeding education,
1 hour business webinar,
6 books from reading list
1 written essay
1 resource list
You will also provide labor support to 3 mothers
and get 6 evaluations completed
(2 evaluations are required for each birth)
1 from health care provider
1 from the mother
This doula training is approved by DONA International and after completing the requirements, all certification paperwork will be sent to DONA.
Your certification will be awarded by DONA International.
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