In Arizona, you are not required to have a certification or university degree in order to become a birth doula.
The following is a list of educational courses or workshops available in the state of Arizona that you can utilize as part of your doula training. Please read the details to determine if the training courses are required for certification if you decide to pursue one.
Doula Training in Phoenix, AZ
Organization Name: Abby Bordner
Website:http://abbybordner.com/
Instructor: Abby Bordner
Email: abby@abbybordner.com
Phone: 505-919-9153
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
3 day Labor Doula training workshop (requirement towards CAPPA certification)
- Dates: February 24-26, 2017
Costs and Fees
Labor Doula Training Workshop – $425 if you register before Feb 1, $475 if you register after
Registration Details
You can register and pay online here.
Doula Training in Tucson, AZ
Organization Name: Penny Doula
Website:http://www.pennydoula.com/
Instructor: Penny Bussell Stansfield
Email: doula@usa.net
Phone: 908-601-7403
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
2 day Labor Doula training workshop (requirement towards DONA certification)
- Dates: February 18-19, 2017
1 day Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas (also required for DONA certification)
- Dates: February 17, 2017
1 day Breastfeeding for Doulas (optional class, not required by DONA)
- Dates: March 4, 2017
Costs and Fees
2 day Labor Doula training workshop – $290 to $325
1 day Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas – $100 to $1201 day Breastfeeding for Doulas – $60 to $75 Registration Details
You can register and pay online here.
Doula Training in Flagstaff, AZ
Organization Name: Penny Bussell LLC
Website:www.pennydoula.com
Email: doula@usa.net
Phone: 908-601-7403
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
- 1 day Introduction course to Childbirth for Doulas
- 2-3 day Birth doula training workshop (requirement towards DONA certification)
- Read training literature
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your doula training, these courses will cover the following:
- How pregnancy and labor is a significant time in a woman’s life
- How to emotionally support the mother
- How to provide physical comfort during labor
- Describe the various labor support roles
- Discuss the certification process
- How to communicate with the client during the prenatal and postnatal periods
- How to establish your doula as a business
Costs and Fees
Introduction to Childbirth course – $100
Birth Doula Workshop – $295
Registration Details
Download registration forms at https://acbe.com/doula-training/
Mail registration form and registration fee to:
Penny Bussell Stansfield,
11940 N Labyrinth Drive,
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
You can also register online at http://www.pennydoula.com/register.html
Kyndal May is a certified doula with over 20 years of experience helping train doulas across the United States. She has received her certification from DONA (Doulas of North America) and has dedicated her career to supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to every family she works with. In addition to her work as a doula, Kyndal is also a passionate advocate for women’s health and birth rights. She has spent many years educating and empowering families to make informed decisions about their birth experience. She also uses her experience to help train other doulas, passing on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of birth workers. With her dedication to her clients and her profession, Kyndal is a respected and valued member of the doula community.
