What training does a doula receive? What certification is available?
Doula training is available through DONA (Doulas of North America), CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association), ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators), and ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association). I certified through DONA in 2004 as a Birth Doula and the HypnoBirthing InstituteTM in 2004 as a HypnoBirthing Practitioner. I have also received additional training as a birth doula through the HypnoBirthing InstituteTM. In 2006 I chose not to recertify as a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and instead certified to teach HypnobabiesTM. I now offer hypno-doula training to traditional doulas interested in learning how to best support hypnosis clients. Back to questions.
