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:

  •  Justice
  •  Compassion
  •  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.


We highlight areas of:

  • Birth and postpartum care
  • Loss and bereavement
  • Advocacy
  • Cultual Competency
  • Professionalism
  • Safety & Self Care
  • Ethics


The order of the classes is as follows:

  1. Childbirth Education for Doulas
  2. Doula Technique
  3. Black Maternal Health
  4. Postpartum & Business


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]