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.
Course Content
About Birth it Forward & Certification
Birth Doulas
Childbirth Education (CBE)
Standing Strong Advocacy Workshop
*An Overview of Cultural Competency
Social Determinates of Health
Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth
Cesarean Basics for Doulas
NICU Basics with a NICU Nurse: Jasmine Barr, RN
Postpartum Basics After Birth
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
Reading Assignments
Birth Attendance
Resource List
Postpartum Doulas
*Mother, Newborn Care and PMAD’s for Doulas
*Breastfeeding for Doulas
Final Knowledge Check
Additional Training Resources
Student Ratings & Reviews
This was a great match for me- as someone who took the training through a different organization, but wasn't thrilled with the experience or wanting to continue the certification through that program. But had worked as a doula for over a year and had the birth experience, and the reading completed before taking this course.