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:Â NYC Doula Training
Website:www.nycdoulatraining.com
Instructor:Â Â Kristy Zadrozny, LMT, CLD, CLC
Email:Â Â Kristy@expectingnyc.com
Phone:Â 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.
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.
