In Alaska, there is no requirement for you to receive a certification as a birth doula. Also, there is no requirement for you to have a bachelor’s degree or any other type of university degree.
The following is a list of training classes or workshops available in the state of Alaska that you can use as part of your doula training. Please read the details to determine if the training courses are required for certification if you decide to pursue one.
Doula Training in Wasilla, AK
Organization Name: Academy of Certified Birth Educators
Website:https://acbe.com/
Instructor: Sally Riley
Email: office@acbe.com
Phone: 913-782-5116
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
- 3 day Birth doula training workshop (requirement towards DONA certification)
- Read training literature from a DONA approved reading list
- Complete the course evaluation
- Dates: 3/9/2017 to 3/11/2017
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your doula training, these courses will cover the following:
- Identify duties of a doula, a nurse, a doctor, and a midwife
- Understand both the emotional and psychological impact of labor and birth
- Roleplaying to learn how to empower the mother
- Identify the onset of labor
- Discuss the ethics and requirements for certification
- Explain the role of a doula during difficult pregnancies and cesarian sections
- Understand the importance your role during the postpartum period
Costs and Fees
Birth doula workshop – $450
A non-refundable $100 deposit is required during your registration
A $25 discount is available if the fees are paid at least 21 days before the class
Registration Details
Download registration forms at https://acbe.com/doula-training/
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.
