BWI Birth Doula Certification
The first step in BWI Birth Doula Certification is to complete the BWI Birth Doula Training program. The next step is to purchase this certification package. Certification is not required to work as a doula in most places, however the process does make for stronger doulas. Some clients ask for certification and some insurance companies will cover fees for certified doulas.
Unique to BWI: We provide individualized support for you through this process!
- Your instructor will provide individual feedback as your requirements are submitted; she will answer questions and you can debrief with her while the clients are still fresh in your mind.
- We offer monthly Learning Circles / "Live Q & A" video conferencing calls. Numbers are kept low to allow participants to ask their questions.
- Doulas in the Certification Program have access to replays of past sessions.
The $175 fee* covers the package, feedback, processing all documents, and your official BWI Birth Doula Certification once all the steps are complete. There is no annual membership fee and no requirement to re-certify as long as you are an active doula or participating in continuing education (details with certification pack).
You have two years to complete this process. Extensions are available by request.
There are modifications or equivalents available for rural doulas, in case some of these requirements aren’t available locally. Please ask your BWI instructor for details.
* If you are already enrolled in the BWI Postpartum Doula Certification Program, then the fee for this second BWI Certification Program is $75 (use the code "2ndCert").
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If you wish to pay by e-transfer: Please send the e-transfer to info@birthwaysinternational.ca and allow 24 hours for us to process payment and send you access to the course. Please send us an e-mail too, so we know where to send your access info.
16 Modules
BWI Birth Doula Certification Program Orientation
Hospital Tour
Hospital tour for doulas followed by a discussion with Karen & Angie.
Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding Education Requirements
As doulas we need to be familiar with local resources for breastfeeding and chestfeeding.
Want to learn what's up with the term "chestfeeding"? Check out IBCLC Rachel O'Brien's article. It's short and fun and informative.
Doulas will have a wide spectrum of knowledge about how to help a lactating client feed their baby. Some are quite comfortable providing the support and others will defer to a nurse or midwife.
We all need to know enough to know when to recommend a local lactation consultant or breastfeeding educator. The gold standard is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) but there are some fine educators out there. Get to know who offers what and how they work.
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