What are the requirements for Doula Certification?

There are several different organizations that certify Doulas and the requirements vary with each organization. A good resource for comparing the requirements of the certifying organizations is chart comparison available at Mother Care Doula Certification Chart.

Most Doulas must complete a training workshop, read a required reading list of books, and participate in the birthing of 2 to 6 babies. Some Doula Certifiers require Doulas to pass an exam as well.