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PostHeaderIcon Birth Doula Certification

PostDateIcon June 19th, 2010 | PostAuthorIcon Author: admin

logo_donaI recently acquired my birth doula certification through DONA International (Doulas of North America) so now I can proudly display the credentials of CD(DONA) after my name. Here is short excerpt from the DONA website that explains a little more about the organization and the certification process:

“With over 7000 birth and postpartum doula members and growing, we are the largest doula association in the world. We support doulas by providing quality training and meaningful certification. We serve mothers and families by providing access to information and research about doulas, childbirth and the postpartum experience. DONA International certification sets the bar for doula education and professional development. It indicates to families that a doula has achieved a high level of training and professionalism.”

To become a DONA International certified birth doula:

1.

Attend a DONA approved Birth Doula Workshop of 16 or more hours in length.
2.

Read five books from the required reading list and the DONA International Birth Doula Position Paper.
3. 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) or “Introduction to Childbearing” class offered in conjunction with an approved DONA birth doula workshop.
4.

Submit at least one of the following:

  • Proof of completion of lactation consultant, breastfeeding peer counselor or community breastfeeding educator training.
  • Proof of completion of an online study program.
  • Proof of participation in a breastfeeding workshop offered to birth and postpartum related professionals, such as those offered at conferences and by local lactation consultants (three hour minimum).
5.

Provide doula service to a minimum of three clients. The births documented must meet the following criteria:

  • Labor support must begin before or at the onset of the active phase of labor.
  • The three births combined must have the doula present for a minimum of 15 hours total.
  • Your presence as the birth doula must be continuous.
  • You must remain for the birth of the baby to provide immediate postpartum support.
  • Cesarean births may account for only one of the three required birth experiences.
6. Document each of the three births for which you provide labor support with:
A. DONA International Birth Record Sheet
B. A 500-700 word account of each birth
C. Client Confidentiality Release Form
7.

Provide good Evaluations of your doula services from at least three clients, three primary care providers and three nurses or midwives.
8.

Complete a list of local resources.
9. Agree to adhere to the DONA International Code of Ethics and the DONA International Standards of Practice.
10.

Provide two (2) Character References, from one personal and one professional reference.
11.

A type written essay on the value and purpose of labor support
(500-1000 words)
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