Becoming a Birth Doula Online Training

An online, comprehensive, and complete training for birth doulas. Approved for certification by Washing State. This work-at-your-own-pace course is the most affordable way to get everything you need to start working as a doula. Monthly Q&A calls and a community group keep you supported and connected. Includes:

• The Role of the Doula
• Perinatal Care in the U.S. - past and present
• Racism & Privilege in Perinatal Care
• Prenatal Care
• The Significance of Birth
• The Birth Process - An Overview
• Communication Skills for Doulas
• Events of Late Pregnancy
• Variations & Complications of Late Pregnancy
• Prenatal Visits With Your Clients
• Getting Ready for Labor
• Pre- and Early Labor
• Comfort Measures for Labor
• Active Labor
• Transition
• Back Labor
• Second Stage (Pushing)
• Pain Medications in Labor
• Variations & Complications of Labor and Birth
• Getting Information, Decision-Making, and Informed Choice in Labor
• Cesarean Birth - Indications & Prevention
• Cesarean Birth & VBAC: The Doula's Role
• Immediate Postpartum - Third & Fourth Stages
• Newborns!
• Lactation, Breast/Chestfeeding and First Latch Support
• Postpartum Support
• Unexpected Outcomes & Loss
• The Doula's Business & Lifestyle
• The Interview
• Certification Options
• Resources
• How to Add More Skills for Your Clients
• Certificate of Completion