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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 14-16, 2026- RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
March 11-13, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
April 15-17, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
May 20-22, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am - 6:00pm EST)
July 8-10, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30AM - 6:00pm EST)
October 7-9, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am-6:00pm EST)
November 11-13, 2026 - RICHMOND, VA
(8:30am-6:00pm EST)
Final Birth Doula Training For 2025
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,
8 hours of childbirth education,
3 hours of breastfeeding education,
1 hour diversity lecture
6 books from reading list
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 HCP, nurse, other support person
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.
Refund Policy: Regardless of the reason for cancellation, a $100.00 retainer fee will be applied if refund is requested OR you can take another training within 6 months.
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