Summary of the Steps to the NEW Certification Requirements Coming April 15, 2023 . . . . .

The new streamlined certification process steps:

Further details (guidelines and required documentation) are found in your Birth Doula Certification Packet. Certification Packets are distributed at the DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshops.
  • Complete a DONA-approved Birth Doula Workshop in-person, or virtual 
  • Become a member of DONA International at the end of the doula training you will receive a $30 discount 
  • ​Fulfill the childbirth education requirement
  • Fulfill the lactation support education requirement (included with the Birth Company training)
  • 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
  • After completing the workshop attend and document 3 qualifying birth support experiences
  • Purchase the certification fee of $155 in the DONA Boutique
  • Fill out the application  
  • Compile your packet materials and upload them at the address listed on your application fee receipt
  • Celebrate!!