Indiana does not require a doula to hold a certification in order to practice in the state. You may decide get certified to advance your career goals and to be more qualified in the eyes of your employers, however, that is strictly voluntary in Indiana. Also, there is no requirement for a high school diploma or a college degree in order to work.
The following is a list of educational resources and classes available in the Indiana area which can be used for your doula training. If you enroll in a doula certification program, you will be required to take certain classes as part of the curriculum. These classes will be noted in the details section, so please read carefully.
Doula Training in Crown Point, IN
Organization Name: Franciscan St. Anthony Health
Email: Louise_Doula@yahoo.com
Phone: 219-746-9134
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This will be a 2.5 day Birth doula training workshop which satisfies the workshop requirement for DONA certification. It will be offered on June 22-24, 2017 and again from Oct. 12-14, 2017.
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your doula training, these courses will cover the following:
- Learn the scope of a doula’s job
- Discuss how to provide different types of physical comfort to the mother
- Understand how to give emotional support during the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods
- Discuss the ethics, standards, and requirements for certification
Prerequisites
A 12 hour Introduction to Childbirth class should be competed before attending this class
Registration Details and Fees
The total cost of the workshop is $400. Call 219-757-5754 for registration information.
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.
