The two-day workshop is full of information, instruction, and inspiration for both the novice and the experienced doula.

A digital training manual with over 300 pages of information & resources.

Birth Arts International extensive online resources and continuing education programs.

Unlimited email access to BAI director with a 72 hours response time.

Mentorship with online support from classmates, peers, and other BAI trainers.

Personal attention, networking, and support.

Lifelong certification with completion of the program.

Referrals to get you started when possible through Birth You Desire (BYD).

No hidden or additional fees.

NONE! No previous experience is needed for this workshop! The workshop is open to everyone from all backgrounds. No matter if you are a yoga instructor looking to expanding your knowledge, a mother supporting her daughter, or an experienced or aspiring doula, our program is for you.   The only requirement is to come with an open mind and a desire to learn from an amazing group of passionate people.

Highlights include:

• Superior competitive education program
• Strong ethical and cultural education
• Client communication skills
• Networking and community-building skills
• Research skills
• Hands-on skills, such as positions & comfort techniques
• Self-care skills
• Sustainable business skills to assist in setting up and running a successful practice
• Mentorship and peer development every step of the way
• Professional autonomous treatment and development

To complete your certification you will need to:

1. Observe a private or hospital hour childbirth class. The class must be a minimum of eight hours. We require this so that you are better able to understand the education your clients may be receiving.

2. Required reading with complimentary assignments. All assignments and reading are designed to prepare you for a professional doula upon certification. Ten books are required from our list found here. Credit is given for previous reading if the book(s) are on the reading list.

3. Submit documentation from five births. Optimally the student will attend 3 hospital births, 1 home birth, and 1 cesarean birth.

www.birtharts.com/certified-doula.htm

No Hidden Fees: when you enroll in our program, the fee you pay is all we charge, there are no hidden fees or extra costs.  We do not require you to become a member or pay fees to stay certified. Your tuition covered everything,  The full fee is $555. We offer an ‘Early Bird’ fee of $500 if you complete your payment one month before the start of the workshop.   Once the fee is received you will receive a booking confirmation via email within 72 hours. Confirmation will include all details needed for the event.

Payment: A deposit to due to hold your place in the training. Payment plans are available and can be made with a check, bank transfer, credit or debit cards.

Refund Policy: Your registration is not complete without payment.  We do not offer refunds. You may request a one-time transfer of deposit in the event of an emergency or birth attendance with adequate notice via email. No Shows are NOT refundable. Full refunds will be given if the required minimum number of attendees is not met.

Proof of attendance: In order to receive your certificate of attendance you must attend both days in full.

Liability:  Participants in all BYD events take full responsibility for all hands-on practice and use of our homes, classroom, or meeting places. Birth You Desire does not accept any harm, loss, or damages in our workshops or to our future clients of our students. Our students take full responsibility for their own practice.