Wisconsin is a state which does not require you to have a certification to work. There are both certified and uncertified birth doulas working in the state because becoming certified is strictly voluntary.
Listed below are educational classes available in Wisconsin which can be integrated into your doula training. If the classes are a required part of a program’s curriculum, it will be noted in the details.
Doula Training in Madison, WI and Green Bay, WI
Organization Name: Doulaing the Doula
Website: http://doulaworkshop.com/
Instructor: Amy Gilliland
Email: amy@doulaingthedoula.com
Phone: 608-225-4738
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
Each session will include the following:
- 1 day Introduction course to Childbirth for Doulas (required part of DONA certification)
- 3 day, 16 hour Birth doula training workshop (required part of DONA certification)
Dates and times offered:
- Madison: April 1 (Intro), April 7-9, 2017
- Green Bay: June 1 (Intro), June 2-4, 2017
- Madison: October 21 (Intro), October 27-29, 2017
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your doula training, these courses will cover the following:
- Determine your role during prenatal, labor, and early postpartum periods
- Use hands on methods to practice comfort techniques
- Demonstrate positions during labor
- Recognize the various emotional needs of the mother
- Offering information to the mother to aid her decision making
- Learn to communicate with other healthcare providers
- Discuss the process of the certification
Prerequisites
Read the DONA approved books:
- The Birth Partner: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth
- Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
- Special Women: the Role of the Professional Labor Assistant
Costs and Fees
Introduction to Childbirth course -$90 at Madison, $100 at Milwaukee
Birth Doula Workshop – $375 at Madison, $425 at Milwaukee
Registration Details
Register online and pay fees by clicking here. Early registration discount at $25 off is available.
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.
