BECOME A DOULA
Doula training offered every month and you can choose to attend in-person, or join us Virtually from anywhere. Exceptional, modern doula training.
LEAVE TRAINING READY FOR CERTIFICATION AND TO START YOUR BUSINESS.
Becoming a doula should not be complicated.
There are only 5 steps to becoming a BEST certified doula:
Register! Pay in full or use a payment plan. Get excited!
Access the precertification resources provided with registration including Preparing for Birth childbirth class and Prepared Feeding, our infant feeding course. You can see the reading list and more here.
Enjoy preparing for your workshop in our BEST online community.
Complete your Think Log and….
ATTEND TRAINING!
YOU CAN LEAVE THE WORKSHOP A CERTIFIED DOULA
“Training was phenomenal! Thanks for creating such a wonderful program!”
When you certify with BEST you will leave training a certified doula with an incredible doula community, and ready to build your business. Time spent in training is intentional, thoughtful, and information packed. You will leave inspired, fulfilled. You will leave training a doula!
Hands on Skills
Hands on skills, ninja-like doula moves, all the comfort measures and positions, hip squeezes and all the details on how and when to use them with clients. You will also leave knowing how to conduct prenatals that are fun, build relationship with clients and help them prepare for their birth with confidence.
Business Development
BEST walks you through your career options. You will learn how to start your business, how to network, gain interview skills, website basics and learn how to discover and market towards your niche. You will also receive contracts, business templates and stock photography. It’s all included!
Supporting a Client’s Best Birth
You will learn to support all types of birth including natural birth, births with epidurals and Cesarean birth. You will also learn a trauma informed approach to serving clients with a history of sexual and other trauma.
Community
Learn to build your personal and professional network and give back to your community. Also, we believe community starts with your Besties. You will feel valued during your precertification and training experience!
Postpartum
Learn to support a family during postpartum weeks including having a helpful postpartum visit, mental health concerns and supporting your clients’ feeding goals.
Infant Feeding
As part of your training, you will receive access to Prepared Feeding - our infant feeding course. Instruction in Prepared Feeding and during training is given by Amanda Devereaux, RN, IBCLC.. You will be prepared to help with initiation of breastfeeding, and supporting their ongoing journey into postpartum.
Best Doula Training is modern, dynamic, and we promise you'll have a good time - regard;ess if you join us virtually or in person. Amanda and Maria are known as engergetic presenters who excel as they share their unique blend of education and wisdom, honesty and humor.
Answers to your questions!
Can I attend virtual training from anywhere or does it have to be in the location or state I plan to be a doula?
You do NOT have to attend training where you will actually be a doula! Pick a date or city that works for you and join in-person or online from anywhere. Our certification is valid in all 50 states and around the world.
How much DOes it Cost? Are payment plans available?
Your registration fee covers everything but required books. BEST has no packets and no membership fees. We also offer BIPOC, Single Parent, Military, and Queer scholarships. Payment plans are available. Simply make a deposit when you register and you will receive a link to make further payments. Pay your balance at one time, or pay a little at a time up until a week before your training date. Whatever works for you!
How much time will I need for precert work?
This varies. Some people may have already met some of the requirements and/or can devote more time toward completion. Others may need more time based on their availability and schedules. In general, most people can complete it in 2 weeks - 2 months. If you are unable to complete the precertification work before training, as is often the case for those who register close to the training date - don’t let that hold you back! You’ll just need to grab an extension which will provide you an additional month after training to complete your work. Your awesome books and all certification requirements can be found right here. We are not fans of certification births…read why!
I am traveling to come to the workshop. Where should I stay?
Many people travel to attend BEST workshops and so we make it easy. Stay with Amanda and Maria and have a "Birth Pro-Sleepover." Enjoy an easy (ie no) commute and extra time to talk business or pleasure with your new BESTies. We always try to choose locations where participants can walk to food and have a fridge available for food and human milk storage.
I have attended doula training elsewhere. Can I attend a BEST Training?
Many experienced doulas attend BEST trainings. Our workshop is unique in both the information covered and how it is presented. We promise you will learn a ton no matter how long you have been in birth work, and you’ve never been in a birth community like this! Read more about doula cross training and how we honor the knowledge you have as you join BEST Doulas.
How often do I need to recertify and how much does it cost?
Recertification happens every two years. The fee for recertification is discounted for referring others and further growing your birth community. Recertification is straightforward, user friendly and not meant to create needless work.