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Doula Love Training Center
Doula Love has been providing workshops and continuing education for birth professionals that are inclusive, comprehensive, and professional since 2013. Doula Love Birth Doula Workshops are DONA International and OHA Approved Birth Doula Workshops, Doula Mentorships, and a variety of continuing education. With just the right blend of humor, knowledge, real-life doula experience, and compassion, Doula Love Training Center will prepare you to begin your doula journey and support your growth into a professional doula.
Steps to become an OHA Certified Doula.
Attened an OHA Approved Birth Doula Workshop
In Oregon we have Medicaid coverage for birth doula services. You must take a workshop that is OHA Approved workshop and apply to become a Medicaid Provider.
Doula Love Workshops are OHA Approved.
Currently our Workshops are $875.00 for a 5 Day Workshop.
*Oregon Health Authority
Complete Additional Training
At Least Six (6) Contact Hours of Cultural Competency *
At Least Four (4) Contact Hours of Trauma-Informed Care *
At Least One (1) Contact Hour of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) *
At Least One (1) Contact Hour of Inter-Professional Collaboration*
CPR Certification for Adults and Infants/Children ($50 to $100)
*Legacy Health has created a Cultural Competence Course - Free
Submit your Application
Attend 3 Births AFTER your Workshop
Create a Resource List
Total Cost when training with Doula Love- Under $1000
Steps to become a DONA International Certified Doula.
Take a DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Doula Love Workshops are - DONA Approved Birth Doula Workshop
Create an Account on DONA and Register your Workshop after you attend - Certification Packet located on DONA Connect.
Additional Workshop Requirments
Childbirth Education Component
Lactation Education Support Component
Doula Love Includes both components in our 5 Day Workshop
Submit for Certification
Required Reading
Attend and Document at least 3 births after the workshop
Create Resource List
Self-assessment Test
Submit Application
Doula Love Mentorship
Doula Love Mentorships are facilitated by Wendy Scharp owner of Doula Love Doula Agency.
Beyond the Basics.
Our Mentorships include:
Direct Mentorship from a Professional Doula
Monthly Zoom Educational Panels with a variety of professionals and topics
Monthly Doula Connections in your area
Networking Opportunities
Birth Professional Continuing Education
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Placenta Encapsulation Workshops
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Placenta Supplements. This is not a certifying class. This class will prepare you to create a food based supplement for your clients not MEDICINE.
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Foundations of Lactation 101
This is an introductory (yet in depth), 7-hour lactation management course for professionals that support new families. Including, but not limited to: Doulas, Midwives, Childbirth Educators and Social Service workers.
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Birthing From Within for Professionals
Christine D’Esposito is a Birthing From Within Mentor and has been a long time community partner of Doula Love. She is also the Co-owner of the Birthing From Within Brand.
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HypnoBirthing Courses for Professionals
Doula Love has had a long relationship with Kadie Barber of Portland Hypnobirthing Center. We endorse her workshops and encourage anyone who is interested in HypnoBirthing to considering taking a class with Kadie!
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All Pregnant People online course
All Pregnant People online course focused on understanding, welcoming, and supporting transgender clients during fertility processes.
Doula Love community members receive $50 off the registration fee.
Course qualifies for three hours of continuing education credits through the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the Oregon Health Authority.
Taught by Trystan Reese - from Collaborate Consulting, LLC
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Legacy Health - THW Doula
Document includes Legacy Health Resources and Classes for Doulas Pursuing State Certification.
OHA Steps to Certify Included.
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Doula Love Training Center Resource List
A birth worker’s pursuit of knowledge should never end. Explore our extensive resource list.
THW Certification, Cultural Humility Resources, Human Rights and Birth, BIPOC Specific Resources, Full Spectrum Resources, Trauma Informed Care, LGBTQ+ Resources, Plus Size Resources, Neurodiversity, Business, Supporting Military Families and so much more!!