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Summary of the Certification Steps  . . . . .

The new streamlined certification process steps:


Further details (guidelines and required documentation) are found in your Birth Doula Certification Packet that is included in your notebook and thoroughly covered during the training.
  • Complete a DONA-approved Birth Doula Workshop.
  • At the completion of your doula training you will receive a $30 discount to become a member of DONA International.
  • ​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 at www.dona.org
  • Fill out the application  
  • Compile your packet materials and upload them at the address listed on your application fee receipt
  • Celebrate!!
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What doula trainees are saying about the workshops

I came away from the doula training with a very empowering driving force to make a difference.
                   - Doula Trainee Jacksonville
What a joy it was to take your workshop.  I thank you for your time and for being a wonderful example of what we can achieve.    -  Doula Trainee Orlando