Make a Difference:

Become a Postpartum Doula

luminous postpartum doula training

Make a Difference:

Become a Postpartum Doula

caring for one another is a radical act

We need doulas in ALL communities. Our doula trainings are open to anyone who chooses to do this beautiful work regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or religion.

What's unique about our doula training?

This isn't just a "rock the baby while parent sleeps" postpartum doula training! We dive deep into topics that stretch us in new ways and might even make us uncomfortable...

We cover institutionalized racism and how that impacts parental and infant health, and we dig into our own implicit bias as individuals to see how it might impact our clients and where our own inner growth needs to happen.

We learn inclusive language and discuss how to cross cultures respectfully to work with families who have diverse and unique needs, along with practicing active-listening and trauma-informed communication skills.

This training is highly interactive, with lots of opportunities for role-play, small group discussion, activities, and making connections with other participants, even in a virtual format.

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Why become a Certified Postpartum Doula?

In an ideal world, new parents would receive the postpartum support they need from family and friends, but in this day and age, with geographical distance and busy lives, it's not always possible for loved ones to be available.

And even when loved ones can help out, it's often not the full scope of support new parents need, which is unbiased, nonjudgemental, and evidence-based.

The world needs skilled postpartum doulas now more than ever, not only to help with the tangible needs of a new family like cooking and tidying up, but also someone who can advocate for the parents, provide up-to-date information and resources, and provide referrals to competent, reputable providers when necessary.

Become a DONA Certified Postpartum Doula:

Luminous Postpartum Doula Trainings are approved by DONA International.

Certification with DONA International not only provides a baseline for standards of care in the doula profession, but also provides a worldwide peer network of other doulas to connect with, member discounts, the quarterly International Doula Magazine, an annual conference, and opportunities for continuing education to stay current.

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Your interactive postpartum doula training includes:

The Significance & Role of Postpartum Doulas

  • Advocacy
  • DONA International Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
  • Certification Process

The Business of Being a Doula

  • Marketing
  • Interviews, Contracts & Fees
  • Business Structure
  • Ethics and Sticky Situations

Trauma-Informed Whole Family Care

  • Communication Skills, Inclusive Language, and Trauma-Informed Care
  • The Impact of Birth on Postpartum

Doula Work During a Pandemic

  • Effective virtual support
  • Connection and empathy in virtual care
  • Educating Clients and Providing Referrals

Inclusive Care in our Multi-Cultural Community

  • Implicit Bias and Institutionalized Racism
  • The US Maternal Mortality Crisis
  • Crossing Cultures & Cultural Humility
  • Inclusive Language

Evidence-based & Nurturing Infant & Parent Care

  • Postpartum Comfort Measures
  • Postpartum Planning
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Integrating Baby into the Family: Changing Roles, Siblings and Extended Family
  • Infant Feeding: Breast/Chestfeeding, Pumping, Bottles & Formula
  • Supporting Families with Multiples, Unique Needs and NICU Stays.
"As a neurodivergent learner, she exceeded all expectations for teaching. Not only did she keep us engaged, she fostered an environment that allowed everyone to respectfully communicate and form meaningful connections and relationships with one another. If I had her as a teacher growing up, i probably would not have hated school."

"Absolute perfection! Jen used very capturing visuals to supplement the DONA documents and presented peer-reviewed research for further support."

"I have taken other doula trainings and this one has surpassed my expectations greatly. I feel equipped and prepared to do this work. Thank you."

"I was honestly very nervous to do this training. I haven't been in school in a long time and I thought the training would be like a classroom setting. But within the first 5 minutes I was able to relax. Jen made the whole training so easy. And I could tell she genuinely cared about each of us and our journeys to becoming postpartum doulas."

"Even with the long hours and sometimes having to go over hard material she was very gentle. I honestly couldn't imagine being as confident on my journey without her guidance. If I ever have any friends who plan on becoming postpartum doulas I would absolutely recommend they have Jen as their trainer."

 "This has been one of my favorite trainings I've ever taken. Jen was super knowledgeable, attuned to the group, and passionate about being a doula (which was really inspiring). I felt really supported and am excited to take the next steps on my journey as a doula and getting certified"
"I am a visual learner and I thought online would be hard, but Jen is outstanding with her props, slides and breakout rooms."
"I loved this workshop so much, especially how much work Jen did to incorporate diverse voices and perspectives. I can't wait to dive into postpartum doula work."
 "Jen was amazing at taking the content and bringing it into real life situations. She made us really think about how our actions deeply affect people, and take a look at the way our culture and socioeconomic impacts have affected birthing people's circumstances today."

Once you complete your postpartum doula training:

Support for you as a doula doesn't end with the workshop; I am available for questions as they arise and to help with your postpartum doula certification process.

Each graduate is also invited to join the FREE monthly online Support Circles for Postpartum Doulas.

Feeling like you need additional support? Doula Mentorship and business coaching are also available for an additional fee.

Are you also wondering how to build the business side of being a doula, and how to thrive in this field? I am a business coach and co-founder of a non-profit organization with almost twenty years of experience helping people start and grow their businesses, in addition to being an entrepreneur myself, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you!

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