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Online Doula Training and Certification Birth and Postpartum

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Online Doula Training and Certification Birth and Postpartum

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Online doula training program provides everything you need to successfully become a certified doula at a low cost. Click here to learn how easy it is!

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The International Doula Institute Online Doula Training program provides everything you need to successfully become a certified doula. The International Doula Institute is more than just a curriculum provider and certifying agency. It's a community. Plain old textbooks simply can't hold a candle to the multimedia adventures that await you with The International Doula Institute. With your tuition payment, you'll receive all the online materials, tools, and access you need.

Not to mention, you get to learn not only from highly experienced doulas working directly in the field, you ALSO get to learn from experts in complimentary fields such as OBGYNs, Pediatrician, Neonatolgist, Midwife, NICU Nurse and so much more. Our online doula training truly allows you to gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to jump in working as a doula at the highest level. When you complete our online doula training you will also complete our business for the doula component. This allows you the ability to work independently, for an agency, a doula coop, a hospital and list goes on. So get ready to complete your online doula training in just six weeks and be on your way to an amazing career doing what you love, supporting moms and babies.

These are some things that you'll receive:

Bundled Online Doula Training Package Including:

Online Doula Training (Birth and/or Postpartum) Curriculum

Daily/weekly Lesson Plans taught by expert doctors, nurses, midwives, dietitians and doulas.

Multimedia

Assignments, tests, quizzes, and projects for each class.

Access to Doula Trainer via Phone and Email for 1 Year

Certification Examination

Certification

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Online Doula Training and Certification Birth and Postpartum

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The International Doula Institute Online Doula Training program provides everything you need to successfully become a certified doula. The International Doula Institute is more than just a curriculum provider and certifying agency. It's a community. Plain old textbooks simply can't hold a candle to the multimedia adventures that await you with The International Doula Institute.

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Doula Salary - International Doula Institute

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Doula Salary - International Doula Institute

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What is the typical doula salary? Learn everything you need to charge a fair wage and make a great living as a doula! Call now and they will be happy to speak with you.

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You are probably considering becoming a doula for reasons of the heart, and while a passion for moms and baby's is of utmost importance, it's also important to know how much money you'll be making. Just like any job, your doula salary will depend on a multitude of factors, the largest one being where you live/cost of living in your area. To see a list of cities with the highest cost of living in the US, click here.

Birth Doula Salary

Birth Doulas in big cities such as San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles and New York charge about $1600-$2000 per birth. If a doula averages 4 births per month, that is 48 per year and your income would be about $86,400/per year.

Birth Doulas in big cities where the cost of living is lower than the above cities, such as Cincinnati, San Diego, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Austin will charge about $900-$1400 per birth. Per year, this would be about $43,200-$67,200.

Birth Doulas in smaller towns will charge between $600-$1200 depending on your clientele. Per year, this would be about $28,800-$57,600.

Postpartum Doula Salary

Postpartum Doulas in big cities such as San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles and New York charge about $35-$65 per hour. If a postpartum doula averages 40 hours per week, your income would be about $72,800-$135,200/per year.

Postpartum Doulas in big cities where the cost of living is lower than the above cities, such as Cincinnati, San Diego, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Austin will charge about $35-$45 per hour. Per year, this would be about $72,800-$93,600

Postpartum Doulas in smaller towns will charge between $25-$35 per hour depending on your clientele. Per year, this would be about $48,000-$72,800.

Most doulas chose to combine birth and postpartum doula services and as you can see, by offering both services it provides continuity of care for your clients, and allows you to have two sources of revenue for your doula business.

To see how much doulas in your area are charging, consider doing a google search "doula services in {your city}" and review their website to see how much they charge for their services.

Would you like to get expert advice on whether or not becoming a doula is right for you?

Call us now and we would be happy to speak with you further about how much you may make in your town as a doula. Admissions counselors are available daily from 9am-9pmEST and can be reached by dialing 484-278-1648 and pressing 1.

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Doula Salary - International Doula Institute

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You are probably considering becoming a doula for reasons of the heart, and while a passion for moms and baby's is of utmost importance, it's also important to know how much money you'll be making. Just like any job, your doula salary will depend on a multitude of factors, the largest one being where you live/cost of living in your area.

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How to Become a Certified Doula - Online Doula Training School

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How to Become a Certified Doula - Online Doula Training School

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Get trained and certified as a birth or postpartum doula! International Doula Institute has some of the best doulas in the world working together to create excellent.

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Chart Your Course to Becoming a Doula PDF
Please download this PDF titled Chart Your Course to Becoming a Doula. The PDF goes over the step by steps of how to get started with becoming a doula. If you have been wondering, "Okay, I've read through the website, there's a ton of information on here, but I just want to know, how exactly do I start the process." Then this PDF will help you with that. It includes a step by step how-to and it also includes spaces for you to write in the dates you wish to achieve each step. It's meant to be printed out and placed somewhere that you will see each day, so that you can focus on achieving your goal of receiving your certification in a timely fashion. If you follow the steps as laid out in the PDF, you should have your doula certification in hand within 12 weeks of starting! So go ahead and download the guide today and get on your way toward becoming a doula now.

STEP 1: Have a Passion for Birth and/or Babies

That's all you need! Everything else, we will teach you. You will finish the course feeling so confident to getout into your community as a doula!

STEP 2: Apply for Doula Training

This typically takes 3 minutes to fill out the online application. You will then need to wait typically 1-2 daysfor the admissions counselor to review your application and call you.

STEP 3: Admissions Interview

Although there are no training or professional prerequisites to becoming a doula, there is a short admissions interview required. This allows the certification program to ensure a good t for the program and doula work. The main component an admissions counselor wants to see in an applicant is a passion for pregnancy, childbirth and/or after birth.

STEP 4: Select a Payment Plan and Make your First Payment

International Doula Institute offers a number of different payment plans so that finances don't have to stop you from pursuing your dream of becoming a doula. Once you make your very first payment, you have immediate access to begin the course work. Many students are able to finish the program before they even make their last payment!

STEP 5: Login and Start the Course!
Anywhere you have internet access, you can access the course!

STEP 6: Complete the Step by Step Course Work

There are 9 Sections of the training. Each section should take you a week to complete. Remember that you can however you can go at your own pace and go as fast or as slow as you need to given your current demands.

STEP 7: Attend an in person childbirth education class Skip this step for those only doing the postpartum doula certification.

STEP 8: Receive your Certification in the Mail

That's it, it's that simple and straightforward.

STEP 9: Go Change Lives!
Doulas truly have a ripple effect on the entire family. Get out there and share your gift in your community!

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How to Become a Certified Doula - Online Doula Training School

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Chart Your Course to Becoming a Doula PDF Please download this PDF titled Chart Your Course to Becoming a Doula. The PDF goes over the step by steps of how to get started with becoming a doula.

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FAQ about How to Become a Doula- Online International Doula Training Institute

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FAQ about How to Become a Doula- Online International Doula Training Institute

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So you want to become a doula? Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help you along your journey as you start your doula training courses! Call 484-278-1648 for more details.

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So you want to become a doula? Here are some frequently asked questions to help you along your journey!

International Doula Institute is a go-at-your-own-pace program. This means you can take as long or as short as you'd like. Some doulas can finish up the training in as little as one month. Other students take their time and just work on the training at nap time, after bed time, after work or during breaks. This approach enables students from many different walks of life to be able to complete the training.

In the online learning portal, there are nine sections and each of the nine sections there between two and six modules in each of the modules there between 2-10 steps to complete.

How long do I have to complete the doula training?

You have one full year from the time you sign up the complete the training.

Can I be certified with more than one organization?

Yes! Many doulas want to continue their education and train with IDI as a way to grow and become better doulas. The access to the expert contributors at IDI draws doulas to want to gain better expertise from IDI and many become certified through International Doula Institute along with their other organizations.

Is there a discount if I am already certified with another organization?

Yes! If you are already certified or have been trained with another organization, there is a discount of $200! When you apply, please put a note in saying you are already certified with X organization. Then please email a scanned copy of the certification or official date of completion of training.

I have a learning disability / ADD / dyslexia / Aspergers, will I be able to complete this training?

Our curriculum is designed at a go-at-your-own-paced approach, so many people with disabilities are able to complete the curriculum. If you have specific questions, please contact admissions at internationaldoulainstitute@gmail.com.

Am I too young to become a doula?

If you are able to read this and complete the training, then you aren't too young to become a doula! In fact, you could be a wonderful asset to a young mom who would prefer having a peer support her after the birth of her baby.

Do I have to have children to become a doula?

No, many doulas start their work without having children of their own.

I'm interested in becoming a doula, am I too old?

No! There are no age restrictions on becoming a doula. Many woman decide to become a doula once their children start having children, as they want to be up to date on the best information to help doula their own children. Some woman decide to become a doula once their children leave the home. The possibilities are endless.

When can I start working with clients?

Most doulas start working with clients after they have completed the online training while they are finishing up the final exam and mentoring with their first clients.

After completion of the doula training and certification, as I am becoming a doula, will I be prepared to work as a doula soon?

Yes, we train our students in all the skills necessary to start working as a doula right away. Our training is very thorough and our students feel confident to jump doing what they love, supporting moms and babies.

When do I receive my official doula certification?

Becoming a doula is such an exciting event! You will receive your official certification which allows you to put the letters CPD next to your name within 14-30 days of completion of all requirements.

When do I need to re-certify?

Recertification is every three years and costs $100 to process everything. You are required to complete 3 continuing education classes every 3 years and submit 3 survey's from clients that you've provided service to.

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FAQ About How to Become A Doula- Online International Doula Training Institute

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So you want to become a doula? Here are some frequently asked questions to help you along your journey! International Doula Institute is a go-at-your-own-pace program. This means you can take as long or as short as you'd like. Some doulas can finish up the training in as little as one month.

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What Is a Doula? - Online Doula Training & Certification

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What Is a Doula? - Online Doula Training & Certification

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The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures.

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At the International Doula Institute we define a birth doula as a professional support person trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant. A birth doula recognizes the profound impact of childbirth on the mother.

The birth doula does not provide medical care, clinical tasks such a cervical checks or fetal heart tones and does not speak on behalf of the client.

The Professional Certified Birth Doula is trained in 5 Core Competencies:

1. Physiology of Childbirth

2. Common Interventions and Evidence Based Care

3. Comfort Measures for Childbirth

4. Breastfeeding

5. Communicating with Medical Care Providers and Clients Utilizing Emotional Intelligence

International Doula Institute defines a postpartum doula as a professional support person trained in the needs of the family in the days, weeks and months after birth or the addition of a new baby. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support immediately after birth through the first year. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant.

The Professional Certified Postpartum Doula is trained in 5 Core Competencies:

1. Caring for and Understanding the Needs of the Postpartum Mom and Partner

2. Caring for and Understanding the Needs of Baby/Babies

3. Caring for and Understanding the Needs of the Siblings

4. Caring for and Understanding the Needs of the Home

5. Caring for the Whole Family Utilizing Emotional Intelligence

Our curriculum includes 9 sections with 3-7 modules in each section. In each module is 2-10 lessons including text, reading material, youtube videos, worksheets and more. Our Emotional Intelligence section is of particular popularity as we learn how to provide the above competencies with compassion, empathy and love.

We make this training EASY-PEASY to complete!

How do I know if I'd make a good doula? Click here!

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What Is a Doula? - Online Doula Training & Certification

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At the International Doula Institute we define a birth doula as a professional support person trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant.

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Becoming a Certified Doula - Doula Training Registrations

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Want to become a doula? Register at International Doula Institute today! They provide education, guidance, encouragement and off-course practical support. Call 484-278-1648!

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