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Homebirth has become an increasingly popular option for birthing families during the time of COVID. Homebirth rates rose 22% from 2019 to 2020. Learn how to be a part of the homebirth team and stand out with potential clients. 

the homebirth difference

While many aspects of birth are similar regardless of location, homebirth differs at its core from hospital birth. There are many differences in how a doula will interact with the birth team and what their duties will be. The home birth doula certification process teaches trained doulas what their role will be in a home birth setting. The program includes:
  • The differences in homebirth
  • Difference in doula work for homebirth
  • The homebirth team
  • The midwifery model of care
  • Homebirth laws & regulations
  • Preparing for emergencies & transport
  • Waterbirth
  • Homebirth postpartum

who is this program for?

Our homebirth doula program is intended to be a continuing education for someone who has already had a basic doula education. If you are new to doula work we have a full doula course that includes homebirth doula to give you a solid foundation of doula education. This program does not prepare you to attend homebirths without prior doula training.
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next workshop

Our program runs in person once a year in the Chicagoland area. See our calendar for upcoming events.

Fee: $149

Next Virtual Workshop April 23rd, 2022
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How to Become a HomeBirth Certified Doula

 The first step to becoming home birth doula certified is to attend one of our in person or virtual workshops. The next steps in the certification are as follows:
  • Read at least 3 books from the reading list
  • Attend at least 2 homebirths
  • Write an essay about the similarities and differences in home birth vs. hospital birth
  • Obtain NRP & BLS certifications (neonatal resuscitation and provider CPR)
  • Complete an short exam

Once all certification requirement are submitted your certification will be sent to you via a digital copy or paper copy on request.

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