It is an exciting time to be a DONA International doula, a member of the premier doula association in the world. Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula – a knowledgeable, experienced companion – who stays with them through labor, birth and beyond. Birth doulas offer emotional support, encouragement and wisdom throughout labor and birth. Postpartum doulas support women and families through the transformation that a new baby brings to a family.
With more than 6,995 birth and postpartum doula members and growing, we are the largest doula association in the world. We support doulas by providing quality training and meaningful certification. We serve mothers and families by providing access to information and research about doulas, childbirth and the postpartum experience. DONA International certification sets the bar for doula education and professional development. It indicates to families that a doula has achieved a high level of training and professionalism.
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words!
Thank you to everyone who celebrated International Doula Month by participating in our photo contest. We received entries from all around the world, and you can see some of these amazing photos here.
Photos depicted many different ways doulas touch a family's life. We are grateful for the doulas who submitted these works of art and the families who allowed us to share in their special memories through their photos.
We will be announcing the winners soon!
Plan now for the 2009 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia and 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Conference Information
Plan now to join us in Atlanta, Georgia August 6-9, 2009 for our 15th Annual DONA International Conference. Click here for information regarding the conference. This information will continue to be updated as information is available.
Exhibitor Information
Click here for information regarding being an exhibitor at our 15th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia - August 6-9, 2009.
International Trainer Fellowship Program
Click here for information regarding becoming an International DONA Approved Birth or Postpartum Doula Trainer.
In the News!
Check out "Mothering Mothers" on NBC's Your Healthy Family with Hoda Kotb, a look at the role of birth and postpartum doulas featuring DONA Director of International Development, Nicole Heidbreder.
14th Annual DONA International Conference Tapes and CDs
presented July 17-20, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia http://www.networkcommunicationsaudio.com/DONA2008.html
Check out the 14th Annual Conference photos for a glimpse of the experience and plan now to attend the 2009 conference!! 14th Annual Conference Slide Show
Check out the 13th Annual Conference photos for a glimpse of the experience and plan now to attend the 2009 conference!! 13th Annual Conference Slide Show
"Beware of scams. Several of our doulas recently got the same notice from a person stating they were in the UK, coming to your area in need of doula services. Be care of scams like this. Often the writer asks you to accept a check or money order for over the amount of your doula fee and then to send them the balance. The client pays $1200 in a money order for a $500 service and asks the doula to cash it and give them the remainder. Then the money order is bogus and so the doula is out $1700. It will not seem bogus and the bank will accept it, but then a month later, you will be stuck with the consequences. If something does not seem right to you, just delete the email."
DONA International supports homebirth options in response to US News and World Report. Read our response.
DONA International Open Board positions - check them out! As Terms come up for renewal and application, we encourage our members to take a look and see if there is a position that suits yousr skill set and excites your passion to serve. Our organization is governed purely by volunteers - and we need you! Take a look and contact us
for more detailed information.
Childbirth Connection (formerly MCA) has posted a new Alert to help women, health professionals and others interpret the formal reports and media reporting from the March 27-29, 2006 NIH cesarean conference entitled "Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request." See our News and Events page for the full Alert.
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