Continuing Your Doula Education for Free
You can't get enough! You want to know everything there is to know about pregnancy, birth, babies, and postpartum recovery. You attended a doula training workshop, powered through the certification process, and have a little hands-on experience with clients. But you still want more!
Free Continuing Education for Doulas
When beginning a new career as a doula, you may have financially invested all you can into your doula training workshop. That does not mean you have to stop learning! Check out these free resources and opportunities:
The Miles Circuit – This is an excellent tool for helping labor progress while allowing your client to rest.
Volunteer at Postpartum Support International – Through various volunteer opportunities, you can gain experience helping new parents, practice phone skills, brush up on your blog writing, and more!
YouTube birth videos – YouTube has countless real birth videos and videos made by experienced birth workers and other health professionals.
Baby Center's Childbirth Class Videos – Get back to basics with this free online childbirth class.
Evidence Based Birth – Take their “crash course” on evidence-based care, read articles about the science behind birth interventions, or catch an episode of the EBB podcast! Paid courses are also available.
Your local doula association for workshops and peer discussions – Join your local doula association! Some doula associations host workshops and programs for members at a reduced cost or for free.
National Baby Co. Blog for Doulas & NCS – We cover business and practical topics for birth and postpartum professionals to help you build your business.
Join our team – Partner with National Baby Co. for resources, learning opportunities, and client referrals.
Providing Additional Services
As your doula career progresses, you may find yourself ready to specialize in a specific area of the childbearing experience. You may see that your clients have a variety of needs and feel called to meet those needs. If you have the budget and time, you can add additional credentials to your bio through the many outstanding programs available. We love:
The Center for Breastfeeding's Lactation Counselor Training Course
The Gottman Institute’s Bringing Baby Home Educator Training
BirthWorks Childbirth Educator Certification Program
Each of these programs expands your ability to serve families and increases your earning potential. There are so many ways to add to the services you offer your clients. If you are already a doula, you may want to explore becoming a:
Childbirth Educator
Placenta Encapsulation Professional
Sleep Consultant
Newborn Care Specialist
Breastmilk Jewelry Designer
Lactation Counselor or Consultant
Parenting Coach
Doulas are Always Learning
Every birth you attend, every client you meet (even those who do not hire you), every new family you care for is an opportunity to learn and grow. Each pregnant person or new parent you interact with helps you better understand your client's experiences and how you can help them. No amount of class time replaces the knowledge you gain from working with clients!
We connect expectant and new parents to exceptional birth and postpartum care providers nationwide. Members of our team are offered a variety of educational opportunities, including:
30 minutes of private mentoring each month
Complimentary business resources
Discounts on curated client handouts and client
Team Facebook group
Virtual Team Meetings
Learn more about joining the National Baby Co. team and begin the application process today! We have immediate overnight job referrals in the Los Angeles, Orange County, & San Diego areas.