The state of Oklahoma does not require a person to get certificated to practice as a postpartum doula. Also, the state does not have a requirement for a university degree.
The following is a listing trainings available in Oklahoma which could be useful for your postpartum doula training. Please read the details carefully to see whether the class or workshop is required for certification. You must be 18 years or older to enroll.
Postpartum Doula Training
Organization Name: Nurturing Doula Dreams
Website: https://www.nurturingdouladreams.com/
Instructor: Ann Grauer
Email: annidoula@gmail.com
Phone: 414-704-0320
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This is a 3 day training workshop is a step to becoming a postpartum doula. This workshop is DONA-approved and is part of the postpartum doula certification process. You can attend and receive training even if you are not enrolled with DONA. The workshop is offered on March 31 – April 2, 2017.
Costs and Fees
The cost for the postpartum doula workshop is $465. If you register early, the price is $425.
Registration Details
To register, email annidoula@gmail.com or call 414-704-0320.
Postpartum Doula Training in Oklahoma City, OK
Organization Name: Baptist Medical Center
Phone: 405-951-2277
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
The classes offered are Baby Basics class (4 hours), Successful Breastfeeding class (5.5 hours), and Infant CPR class (2 hours). These classes are not affliliated with certification organizations such as CAPPA or DONA.
Course and Workshop Topics
These classes will go over the following concepts:
- Learn to identify the normal characteristics of a newborn and how to provide day-to-day care
- Understand how to keep a newborn safe
- Discuss what skills to have to ensure successful breastfeeding
- Talk about potential challenges to expect during breastfeeding, along with information about milk pumping and supplies
- Learn the proper techniques of CPR and the safety warnings of a newborn
Costs and Fees
The Baby Basics class is $50, the Successful Breastfeeding class is $20, and the Infant CPR class is $25.
Registration Details
Enroll, check the class availability, and pay online by clicking here.
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.
