When can I go to births as a doula?

     Many women come to the doula training after they have attended some or a lot of births as a friend or as a childbirth educator. You can be begin attending births as a doula trainee immediately after the training. You need a minimum of three births for certification, but only the births you attend after the workshop will count. 
     Once you complete your certification you will receive a name tag with initials CD(DONA) after your name indicating that you are a DONA Certified Doula. I consider it an honor to be certified and it's important that we are recognized for abiding by DONA's  Standards of Practice. Certification makes a statement that you have taken the steps to affirm that you are qualified and meet the criteria for certification. 

Are there pre-requisites?
How do I find childbirth education classes?
What are the requirements for certification?
How do I get a job as a doula?
When are the registration fees due?
Do you take credit cards?
Can I retake your workshop at another time?