Summary of the Steps to the NEW Certification Requirements Coming April 15, 2023 . . . . .
The new streamlined certification process steps:
- Complete a birth doula training in-person, virtual or hybrid and receive the certification packet free – valid for 3 years
- Complete the childbirth education course and breastfeeding requirment
- Become a member of DONA International - at the end of the doula training you will receive a $30 discount
- Required reading – write and submit 3-5 sentences with key takeaways for 4 books
- Complete 10 short answer self-assessment questions
- Compile 25 resources from 10 categories from the Resource & Reference List
- Attend and document 3 qualifying birth support experiences
- Provide birth doula support record sheets
- Pay the certification fee of $155
- Fill out the application form
- Compile all documents
- Submit application