Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the BBY Doula Course - Schedule, Facebook Group, Recommended Reading List

    2. What is a Doula?

    3. Contracts, Presets, and More

    4. Welcome Call Recording - December 4

    5. Zoom Call Links for All of January

    6. Doula Course Call - January 9th

    7. Doula Course Call - January 16th

    8. Doula Course Call - January 23rd

    9. Doula Course Call - January 30th

    1. What will this course prepare me to do?

    2. Benefits of Doula Support

    3. Ethics of Doula Support and Unpacking Bias

    4. Recommended Reading and Websites Referenced in the Course

    1. Objective: Video

    2. Why Pregnancy Matters

    3. Normal Physiological changes during pregnancy

    4. Terminology and Common Conditions of Pregnancy by Trimester

    5. Routine Exams and Common Tests During Pregnancy

    6. The Difference Between Obstetrical Prenatal Care vs. Midwifery Care

    7. Mental Health Challenges in Pregnancy

    8. ACOG Mental Health PDF

    9. Developing a Community Resource List

    1. What Does Physiologic Birth Look Like?

    2. The Hormones of Birth

    3. Pathway to a Healthy Birth Booklet

    4. Preparing the Family - Managing expectations for birthing person, partner, and family support

    5. Labor Positions Handout

    6. Laborade Recipe

    7. When to Go

    8. Support during/through Early Labor

    9. Miles Circuit

    10. Support during Active Labor

    11. Visualization, Affirmations, Breathwork, & Positive Thought

    12. When Progress Stalls

    13. Immediate Postpartum Support

    1. Objective and Nicole Hamic Bio

    2. History of Birth

    3. Medical Terminology for Hospital Birth

    4. Labor Support in the Hospital Space

    5. Guided Visualization for Labor

    6. Pushing and Delivery

    7. Delivery of Placenta and Postpartum - 3rd stage

    8. Inductions

    9. Supporting Cesarean Birth as a Doula

    10. What is HIPPA and Why Do Doulas Care?

    1. Objective

    2. Belly Lift and Tuck

    3. Belly Sifting - Belly Lifting

    4. Birth Ball Use

    5. Captain Morgan Labor Position

    6. Walchers Position

    7. Shake the Apple Tree

    8. Side Lying - Counter Pressure

    9. Knees - Counter Pressure

    10. Sitz bones Counter Pressure

    11. Tailbone Counter Pressure

    12. Hip Squeeze

About this course

  • $897.00
  • 173 lessons
  • Four live mentoring calls during the course, as well as monthly opportunities for learning and connection once certified.

Bonus material

In addition to the course, you'll receive several other bonuses to start you in your journey along the path to becoming a successful doula and birth photographer

  • Doula Contracts

    You'll receive a thorough doula contract that you can adjust for your specific business and your clients.

  • Live Zoom Calls

    Everyone who completes the BBY doula course will have an opportunity to attend monthly live zoom calls to continue your learning and connection.

  • Photography - Startup Guide

    A packet with presets for editing, a list of camera recommendations, photography contract, and more!

FAQ

  • When Does the Course Start?

    You will be able to officially access content on May 1st, 2025. Our four zoom mentoring calls are on January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Don't worry if you can't make all of them. We record each one. Most students will be able to complete the course within 4 weeks but should plan on allotting several hours each week to go through course material and attend the calls.

  • Is this a Certification Course

    YES, once you complete the course, you will receive your certification. BBY doulas have worked with companies like Carrot, and we are committed to helping you (and your clients) get reimbursed. If you don't want to certify with us - we understand! Certification is an individual choice for each person who takes the course...but once you're certified...you're certified with us for life!

  • What do you mean by "Live Zoom Mentoring Calls"

    Each week during the course, we will have zoom calls that are live where you can ask questions, meet with peers, and receive feedback. Once you've completed the course, you can join with other BBY doulas in monthly "continued learning" zoom calls.

The BBY Doula Course is for you if you are ready to:

  • Be seen as a leader in the birth community.

  • Be able to advocate and support your client with evidence based knowledge.

  • Have professionals respect you, your work and your presence in the birth space.

  • Understand the psychology and physiology of birth

  • To support all types of clients in all types of birth spaces.

  • Support VBAC clients in the best, most evidence based way.

  • Balance Doula Work and Documentation in the birth space

Doula Certification Included

Birth Becomes You Doula Certification

Certified Doulas are in demand right now, join the movement to support families where they need it most. In the birth space.
$897 or 3 payments of $315