Birth/Postpartum Doula Certification
U.W.A.'s Doula Certification program stands out with its comprehensive Birth & Postpartum Doula Certification, offering a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula may assist a woman through prenatal and birthing. A birth doula can
- Attend prenatal medical appointment
- Help to provide resources to answer questions regarding pregnancy
- Help create a birthing plan
- Provide emotional support
- Help provide support training for the partner
- Provide support in hospital, home, and birthing centers
With additional training, the Birth doula can also provide
- Prenatal Massage
- Nutritional Counseling
- Herbal Remedies
- Childbirth Education
- Lactation Counseling
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula may assist women by offering support during healing after birth. A postpartum doula can
- Assist mom with light cleaning and cooking
- Help take care of other children while mom is tending to the baby
- Can provide breastfeeding support and counseling
- Can help with taking care of the baby (and other kids) while mom gets some rest
With additional training, the Postpartum doula can also provide
- Postnatal massage
- Nutritional Counseling
- Herbal Remedies
- Postnatal Vagi Steams
- Lactation Counseling & Support
Research has demonstrated that having a doula can lower the likelihood of medical interventions, such as cesareans or forceps deliveries. This support can provide you with confidence and peace of mind during your birthing experience. Additionally, doulas can assist with postpartum healing by offering valuable information and emotional support.
Information
U.W.A. provides two options for participating in our training programs:
1. Six-Week Online Training: Engage with your instructor through weekly Zoom discussions and interactive activities.
2. Six-Week Hybrid Training: 3-day hands-on intensive with weekly Zoom discussions.
Feel free to reach out if you have more questions!
Which training should you choose?
- If you want to participate in the training, but you don't have the ability to travel, the six-week online training is for you.
- If you like more face-to-face training with some flexibility, then the hybrid training may be for you.
The 6-week online Birth & Postpartum Doula trainings are open every 6 to 8 weeks.
The course contains 10 Lesson Chapters that include...
- Video and audio Lectures
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Homework Assignments
- ​Quizzes
- Discussions Boards
- This course focuses on working with the whole mommy (mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional) and helping her trust in herself.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Stages of Labor / Stages of postpartum healing
- Birthing Rights
- Herbal Remedies
- and more!
To register, complete the application below. You will be required to submit the letters of reference as well as the payment with the application. Once we have received everything, you will receive an email with the class link as well as the link to the video orientation. If you have any questions, email ubuntuwellnessacademy@gmail.com