In Michigan, it is legal to work as either a certified or uncertified postpartum doula because there is no state requirement to hold a certification. Furthermore, there is no state requirement to have a high school diploma or equivalent to be able to work in the state.
The following is a list of educational classes or resources available in the Michigan area which may be used as your postpartum doula training. If the classes are affiliated with a postpartum doula certification curriculum, it will be noted in the details for your convenience. You are required to be at least 18 years of age in order to attend.
Postpartum Doula Training in Utica, MI
Organization Name: The After Baby Lady
Website: www.theafterbabylady.com
Instructor: Jill Reiter
Email: theafterbabylady@gmail.com
Phone: 586-604-1446
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This is a 18 hour postpartum doula training workshop. This workshop will span 2 days and is required for CPD certification through CAPPA. The workshop is offered on October 21-22, 2017 from 9:00AM – 7:00PM each day.
Costs and Fees
The cost for the postpartum doula training workshop is $425 for normal registration. The cost for early registration is $375 and the cost for late registration is $450.
Registration Details
To register, pay online, and read additional workshop policies, click here.
Postpartum Doula Training in Ann Arbor, MI
Organization Name: Center for the Childbearing Year
Website:www.center4cby.com
Email: patty@center4cby.com
Phone: 734-663-1523
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
This 3 day. 30 hour, workshop will satisfy the DONA requirements for attendance of a postpartum doula workshop. The Breastfeeding Basics course is included.
Prerequisites
- Attend the Breastfeeding Basics course that is part of the workshop. The Breastfeeding Basics course is required by DONA.
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your postpartum doula training, these classes will cover the following:
- Learn the ins and outs of how a postpartum doula is able to provide holistic healing, emotional support, and comfort measures
- Understand the significance of bonding and how to encourage bonding between mother and newborn
- Engage in newborn care and safety through hands-on activities
- Receive training in recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and when to make a referral
- Gain knowledge of how to deal with twins or other multiple births
- Understand how to calm and soothe an infant
- Discuss what to do during your interview, how much to charge, and other business topics
- Go over the ethics and the certification process for DONA International
Costs and Fees
The 3 day DONA-approved postpartum doula workshop costs $595. The Breastfeeding Basics course is included in the fee.
Registration Details
You can register online and check training dates 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.
