Learn More About Becoming A
Trained & Certified Birth Doula
Regardless of where you are in your doula journey, we have a workshop for you.
Our students come to us with a common goal of improving the labor and birth experience for families.
Birth Doula Training Workshop
During our DONA-approved birth doula training, aspiring doulas learn the skills to provide excellent service to all supported families. Our evidence-based instruction covers
- Benefits of doula support,
- History of birth, and
- Hands-on techniques to help start your journey.
This is your first step toward obtaining your DONA birth doula certification.
Peanut Ball Training
We also offer DONA-approved classes in Peanut Ball Training for Doulas (3.5 CEUs) and Advanced Peanut Ball (7 CEUs). These classes are designed for new and experienced birth workers who want hands-ons training with this effective labor support tool.
Add peanut ball to your skill set and earn contact hours.
Become a Doula
A birth doula is someone who provides physical, emotional and informational support before, during and immediately after childbirth.
Doulas are also trained to assist with normal breastfeeding. They are good at recognizing when to refer a woman and baby to a lactation specialist for more in-depth assessment and assistance.
Begin Your Doula Training
Doula Trainers
Our Doula Trainers have over 60 years of combined experience in the birth field.
We will show you how doula work can impact your life and the lives of the families you support.
Meet Your Trainers“I learned a lot in their class, and developed what I consider to be life-long friends and colleagues with the other students, thanks to the culture of teamwork and collaboration Lisa and Gerri brought to the space.”
-Dr. Jill McDevitt
Upcoming Doula Workshops
Birth Doula Training Workshop
4-Day Workshop
(Includes Intro to Childbirth class)
January 9-12, 2025*
We use texts, videos, supplementary literature, slide and role-play to build your theoretical knowledge and teach practical skills.
You will receive a separate completion certificate for Intro to Childbirth for Doulas, which can be used toward your DONA Doula Certification.
*Registration for this class starts on Nov. 9th
Peanut Ball Training for Doulas
November 8, 2025
8am-12pm
Earn 3.5 hrs of DONA Int’l CEUs
During this class, Heather will teach you the top 10 peanut ball positions. A peanut ball can be used during labor, without or without an epidural, and in a variety of birth settings.
Learn more about how you can use this valuable tool to promote comfort for your client during labor.
Completion of this course includes 3.5 contact hours of continuing education.
Advanced Peanut Ball Training
TBD
Earn 7 hrs of DONA Int’l CEUs
This class is for birth workers who want to build on the knowledge they gained during Peanut Ball Training for Doulas.
Our hands-on Advanced Peanut Ball training class includes instruction on more than 30 peanut ball positions. Unlock the full potential of this essential labor support tool.
Completion of this course includes 7 contact hours of continuing education.