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Here is an easy and concise way to check off the things you need to do to obtain certification as a DONA International Birth Doula through Birthsource!
1. Attend our DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop of 16 hours. You can register online on our website.
We request that you also fill out this Study Guide prior to attending the workshop. Please bring the Study Guide to the workshop completed! This is the same Study Guide used for our Lamaze Childbirth Educator Seminars.
Your have four (4) years from the date of the workshop to complete your certification.
Read about what you will learn in our Workshop by clicking here.
What have others said about our Doula Training Workshops?
Read research about Doulas.
2 Become a member of DONA International and purchase the certification packet.
3. Download the Required Reading List and read according to directions. You must also read the DONA Position Paper.
4. Complete one of the following:
A. Training in Childbirth Education or Midwifery (see list of approved Childbirth Education organizations) B. Work experience in Labor and Delivery as a Registered Nurse C. Observation of a 12 hour Childbirth Preparation series (not as an expectant parent) taught by a certified educator through an approved organization or "Introduction to Childbearing" class offered in conjunction with an approved DONA birth doula workshop. 5. Complete the DONA lactation requirement.
6.Provide doula service to a minimum of three clients. All births submitted for certification must take place after the workshop and purchase of the birth certification packet. The births documented must meet the following criteria:
7. Document each birth using the papers supplied in the certification packet. Additionally, write a 500-700 word account of each birth (hint: use research data in your account).
8. Have signed the Client Confidentiality Statement, Evaluations, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, as directed in the Certification packet.
9. Write a final essay (1000 words) about the purpose and value of labor support (include research here too).
10. Make copies of ALL documents to be submitted to DONA International. Send the packet to DONA, including the certification fee as directed. If living in the US., use the lime green Delivery Confirmation at the Post Office on your packet.
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