Family and Friends Certification

$300.00

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the birthing world.  Many if not most hospitals are only allowing one support person, and one professional support person (a certified birth doula).  Many women are being forced to choose between their mother, sister, or other family member or close friend and a doula. 

This is where DoulaVersity comes in.  We have had many people certify for the sole purpose of only wanting to be there for the birth of their loved one.  In some cases, some trained doulas who do not want to become certified just need a ‘passport’ to a single birth.  If you are in this situation, then this program is for you! 

Announcing our Friends and Family Doula Certification

This program is designed so that students can complete the program in a fraction of the time compared to our regular doula program.  

After purchasing, you will need to enroll within the student platform. Please follow the link, and we will enroll you from there. You’ll be up and learning within a few short minutes!

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the birthing world.  Many if not most hospitals are only allowing one support person, and one professional support person (a certified birth doula).  Many women are being forced to choose between their mother, sister, or other family member or close friend and a doula. 

This is where DoulaVersity comes in.  We have had many people certify for the sole purpose of only wanting to be there for the birth of their loved one.  In some cases, some trained doulas who do not want to become certified just need a ‘passport’ to a single birth.  If you are in this situation, then this program is for you! 

Announcing our Friends and Family Doula Certification

This program is designed so that students can complete the program in a fraction of the time compared to our regular doula program.  

After purchasing, you will need to enroll within the student platform. Please follow the link, and we will enroll you from there. You’ll be up and learning within a few short minutes!

How does this program differ from the regular doula program?  


Code of Ethics and Standards

Students will still be required to read, understand, and adhere to DoulaVersity’s code of standards and ethics.  (We still feel that everyone should uphold the same standards when representing themselves as a doula).  


The Modules

When it comes to all pregnancy, and birth content, we kept the information the same.
However, we have taken out the modules that are related to the business aspects of being a doula so that students can work through the program faster.  We have also taken out some mock emails, and a few other assignments that are more doula/business related.  Finally, we have shortened some quizzes, and left a couple of quizzes out of the friends and family support program. The community resource list (which often takes time to complete) is not required. 

Our regular doula program is composed of 15 modules, while the family and friends program has 12 modules.  

The General Requirements:
Complete modules 1-12 with all assignments and quizzes
Read:  "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin (then do the book report)
Watch:  "The Business of Being Born" video (then do the video report for that).
Students will also still need to purchase and take the Spinning Babies Parent Class (This is a video about 120 min long).


Certification Limitations
The family and friends support doula will receive a temporary certification: 
Unlike our regular doula program which provides certification for life, the Friends and Family Support doula will be provided with a temporary certification. This certification will expire one year after your enrollment into the program.  Should students decide they would like to continue to become certified for life, they can complete the remaining modules, required reading, and other general requirements within our general doula program.  Students will also be required to pay the difference once that becomes applicable.  

What’s included in your program

  • Six (6) months video access to Injoy "See What You Read" booklet: "Understanding Birth"

  • Access to private Facebook mentoring page

  • One (1) year access to online student portal

  • Certificate showing your doula credentials (provided via email within 72 business hours after you have completed your training)

Prior to certification, students must read and sign the DoulaVersity Code of Ethics, Conduct and Scope of Practice