New York is one of the states that does not require a certification in order to practice as a doula in the state. While it is strictly voluntary to get a certificate, many women choose to do so in order to remain competitive in the job market. Additionally, the state does not require a university diploma in order to work.
The following is a list of educational resources and classes available in the New York area which can be used for your doula training. If a class is part of a required part of a certification curriculum, it will be noted in the details. You do not have to be actively pursuing a certification in order to attend these classes.
Doula Training in New York, NY
Organization Name: NYC Doula Training
Website:www.nycdoulatraining.com
Instructor: Kristy Zadrozny, LMT, CLD, CLC
Email: Kristy@expectingnyc.com
Phone: 646-265-2590
Course and Workshop Details
This will be a 2 day birth doula training workshop which will satisfy the workshop requirement for a CAPPA certification. The training is offered on March 4 and 11, 2017 from 9AM-7PM on both days.
Costs and Fees
The cost for doula training workshop is $550.00. There are discounts available:
- Early Registration $500
- Bring a Friend $525
- Early Registration + Bring a Friend $475
Registration Details
To register and pay online, click here.
Doula Training in Manhattan, NY and Brooklyn, NY
Organization Name: Doula Rina
Website:http://www.doularina.com/
Email: rina@doularina.com
Phone: 774-260-5678
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
- 3 day Birth doula training workshop (counts towards DONA certification)
- Introduction to Childbirth class is included in the workshop
Course and Workshop Topics
To advance your doula training, these courses will go over the following topics:
- Discuss the impact of a positive and satisfactory birth experience
- Learn how to give physical or emotional support
- Demonstrate different methods of providing comfort to the mother
- Identify the role of a doula during the pregnancy, labor, and birth
- Demonate breastfeeding positions
- Learn how to get started as a doula in New York
- Discuss the ethics and requirements for certification
Prerequisites
Read the The Birth Partner, 4th Edition book by Simkin
Costs and Fees
3 day Birth doula workshop and Introduction to Childbirth class – $540
Early registration for the workshop and introductory class – $500
Registration Details
Registration and pay online here.
Doula Training Workshop in Manhattan, NY
Organization Name: Birth Day Prescence
Website:https://birthdaypresence.com
Email: doulas@birthdaypresence.com
Phone: 917-751-6579
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
- 3 day Birth doula training workshop (counts towards DONA certification)
- Breastfeeding for doulas class
- New doula business workshop – $50
Course and Workshop Topics
To advance your doula training, these courses will go over the following topics:
- Discuss the significance of providing physical and emotional support to the mother
- Learn the scope of a doula’s job
- Learn how to sell your skills to a prospective client
- Understand the details of newborn feeding
- Learn how to support breastfeeding after a difficult labor
- Discuss the ethics and requirements for certification
Costs and Fees
3 day Birth doula workshop and Introduction to Childbirth class – $540
Breastfeeding for doulas class – $65
New doula business workshop – $50
Registration Details
Registration online here.
