Doula Philosophy's series of courses are a training and certification program that incorporates our mission; cultivating conscious passionate doulas specializing in areas of social and reproductive justice. We accomplish this task by blending evidence-based knowledge and research with our core values:
- Â Justice
- Â Compassion
- Â Faith
- Growth
Students work through four specialized courses that include reading, assessments, testimonials, live virtual sessions and virtual meetings to prepare for hands-on doula practice.
The order of the classes is as follows:
Purchase all four courses in this bundle.
CERTIFICATION
To certify students will need to:
·      Complete all four courses
·      Read and sign our standards of practice and vision, mission and values.
·      Complete breastfeeding requirement
·      Attend a minimum of three births with complete summaries of each
·      Write summaries on at least three births attended
·      Completion of social justice coursework with proof (can be substituted for selected reading with essay).
·      Receive reviews/evaluations from four people that witnessed you in doula practice
·      Complete written exam with a score of 80% or higher
The cost of certification is $200
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
Example Curriculum
- Rotations
- Common Ailments in Pregnancy
- Perinatal Care Guidelines
- Placenta & Placental Conditions
- Signs of Labor
- Stages of Labor
- Anatomy of Pregnancy (0:45)
- Positions and Presentations
- Cervical Dilation and Effacement
- Pain Management Medications
- Common Interventions
- Tearing 101
- Labor Prep + Natural Induction
- Films, Documentaries and Podcasts
- Birth Stories