Expedited Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification

Categories: Doula Education
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About Course

Developed by highly trained and experienced doulas, this comprehensive program provides extensive training to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to support families through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Approved by Medicaid as a recognized doula certification, the program meets all necessary regulatory requirements while also offering additional, non-mandated components to enhance professional expertise. The curriculum combines practical techniques, evidence-based practices, and compassionate care to prepare doulas for a rewarding career in empowering and nurturing new parents.

What Will You Learn?

  • This course is designed to provide a certified active doula with the credentials to work with MO Medicaid.

Course Content

About Birth it Forward & Certification

Birth Doulas

Childbirth Education (CBE)
You will need to complete a course in Childbirth Education.

Standing Strong Advocacy Workshop

*An Overview of Cultural Competency

Social Determinates of Health
What are they and how do they affect your clients

Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth

Cesarean Basics for Doulas

NICU Basics with a NICU Nurse: Jasmine Barr, RN

Postpartum Basics After Birth
Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, but the postpartum period comes with its own challenges and needs.

Doula Natals Checklists

Beating Burnout – Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue with Moriah Barr, LMFTA

Get Your NPI Number

HIPPA Training

CPR and First Aide Certification
You need to have your CPR and First Aide Cert to complete this certification.

Reading Assignments
You need to read 3 books and do reviews on them.

Birth Attendance
You will need to attend 3 births to complete your certification.

Resource List

Postpartum Doulas

*Mother, Newborn Care and PMAD’s for Doulas

*Breastfeeding for Doulas

Final Knowledge Check

Additional Training Resources

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