Although there are professional an career benefits to getting certified in New York, the state law does not require postpartum doulas to get a certification in order to practice in the state. Additional, there is no state requirement to hold a degree from a university in order to work.
The following is a list of educational classes and resources in the New York area which may be used as your postpartum doula training. Any required classes that is needed for a certification will be noted in the details section. You must be at least 18 years of age in order to attend.
Postpartum Doula Training in Rochester, NY
Organization Name: Beautiful Birth Choices
Website: http://www.bbcroc.com/
Instructor: Susan Martensen, BDT/PDT(DONA)
Email: julia@bbcroc.com
Phone: 585-613-1051
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This is a 3 day training workshop for women interested in becoming a postpartum doula. This workshop satisfies the workshop portion of a DONA certification as a postpartum doula. You can attend and receive training even if you are not enrolled with DONA or have yet to complete a breastfeeding class. The workshop is offered on June 2-4, 2017.
Costs and Fees
The cost for the postpartum doula workshop is $545. If you register early, the price is $495.
Registration Details
To register, pay online, and read additional workshop policies, click here.
Postpartum Doula Training in West Islip, NY
Organization Name: Loving Beginnings
Website:http://lovingbeginnings.com/
Email: margee@lovingbeginnings.com
Phone: 610-659-4205
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This is a 2 day workshop that is required for CAPPA postpartum doula certification.
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your postpartum doula training, these classes will cover the following:
- Discuss the duties and responsibilities of a postpartum doula
- Learn how to provide breastfeeding support and instruction
- Discuss how to instill confidence in new mothers as their role of becoming a new parent
- Learn how postpartum mood disorders can affect the mother
- Identify ways to provide support to mothers with multiple babies
- Understand how to start your business as a doula
- Discuss the standards of practice and how to get a certification from CAPPA
Costs and Fees
The 2 day CAPPA-approved workshop costs $375. There is a $50 if you refer a friend.
Registration Details
To check dates and times and to register, contact Margee at Margee@lovingbeginnings.com or 610-659-4205.
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.
