Is doula certification legally recognized?
There are no legal requirements in any state for certification of doulas. Certification is voluntary. Many doulas choose to become certified with courses that have been established for some time and have name recognition. However none of the most popular certification programs have any outside authority reviewing their materials. Aviva Institute is a state authorized college with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. All our courses and certificate programs are approved through a rigorous review of course objectives, syllabus, teaching methods and faculty qualifications. What kind of income can I expect as a Certified Doula? Most birth doulas set up their own private practice, your income will depend on the number of births you do each month. The amount charged by doulas varies depending on where you live but the national average is $600-800 per birth. There is now a billing cpt code being established for doulas so that insurance companies will recognize them. This is the first ste
