Thank you for considering New Beginnings Doula Training for your postpartum doula certification process. We uphold the highest standards for our students and hope that our course will help you grow and develop your skills as a doula.
Course Requirements
This course is intended to be completed over a period of 6-9 months, which includes trainer feedback and possible assignment revisions to meet our standards. However, our courses are set up for independent study, and each person works at their own pace.
Requirements include the following:
- Read through the online coursework.
- Finish all readings as they are assigned.
- Complete all assignments in the online curriculum.
- Support at least two (2) clients, for whom you provide full care. This includes a prenatal interview, postpartum support totaling a minimum of 8 hours, and a postpartum interview for client feedback.
- For each birth, write up a care plan (with the form provided) to include in your final birth packet. The care plan should follow the theories of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Nursing Process. You should also make sure each of your clients sign a confidentiality-release-form.
- Support at least two (2) postpartum clients and complete a client care packet for each one.
Required Readings
There are three required books to complete this birth doula training program. These books are not included in the cost of registration, and must be purchased separately. You may purchase the books from links provided on our doula books overview page.
In addition to the required readings, we also offer a collection of other recommended books to broaden your scope of understanding as a doula. This will provide you with additional knowledge of popular birthing practices and techniques. View the full list on our doula books overview page.
