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DONA approved Doula Workshops are your first step toward certification!

We have 102 excellent DONA approved doula trainers worldwide, so chances are great you will find a doula training near you. Let’s get started, future doula! Search below to find your birth or postpartum doula training.

Workshop Prerequisites

DONA International trainers often have specific prerequisites for attending their workshop, so be sure to check with your trainer when you register. Trainers manage their own workshop registration, so reach out directly to the trainer to get signed up.

Workshop Type

As you search for workshops you will see that they are listed as virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

– Virtual: a LIVE virtual workshop where 100% of the requirements for workshop completion are met virtually with a DONA-approved trainer

– In-Person: a workshop where 100% of the requirements for workshop completion are met in-person with a DONA-approved trainer

– Hybrid: Hybrid workshops are those that have a virtual and in-person component. Both parts must be taught by the same trainer and, when possible, with the same cohort. Hybrid workshops are not trainings taught in person with a live/streaming video feed.

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U.S. – New Jersey, Ocean Grove

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
hybrid
Trainers:
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Dates:
April 24, 2024
May 2, 2024
May 3, 2024
May 8, 2024
May 9, 2024
May 10, 2024
May 11, 2024

Intro to Childbirth Course Included
Virtual: April 24, May 2, May 3
In Person Retreat: May 8-11

U.S. – New York, New York City

Workshop Type:
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Ann Grauer
Dates:
May 3, 2024
May 4, 2024
May 5, 2024

Breastfeeding Course included; see website to choose your date.

Contact:

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
March 28, 2024
April 4, 2024
April 11, 2024
April 18, 2024
April 25, 2024
May 9, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Courses Included; March 7, 14, 21 and May 2, 2024.

Contact:

US – New Hampshire, Hampton

Workshop Type:
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Krista Maltais
Dates:
May 16, 2024
May 17, 2024
May 18, 2024
May 19, 2024

Breastfeeding Course Included; May 19, 2024
In-person at Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
May 18, 2024
May 19, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Courses Included; May 17, 2024

Contact:

U.S. – New Jersey, River Vale

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Dates:
June 6, 2024
June 7, 2024
June 10, 2024
June 11, 2024

Intro to Childbirth Course Included
Welcome Session and Anti-racism & Birth Equity - TBD, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Intro. to Childbirth Part I - June 6, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Introduction to Childbirth Part II & DONA Birth Doula Part I - June 7, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DONA Birth Doula Part II - June 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DONA Birth Doula Part III - June 12, 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DONA Certification and Birth Biz Q & A - TBD, 4:00 - 5:30 PM

U.S. – New Jersey, Morristown

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Laura DePasquale
Dates:
June 21, 2024
June 22, 2024
June 23, 2024

Intro to Childbirth Course Included; June 21, 2024

U.S. – New York, New York City

Workshop Type:
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Ann Grauer
Dates:
July 19, 2024
July 20, 2024
July 21, 2024

Breastfeeding Course included; see website to choose your date.

Contact:

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
July 20, 2024
July 21, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Courses Included; July 19, 2024

Contact:

US – New York, Albany

Workshop Type:
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Krista Maltais
Dates:
September 26, 2024
September 27, 2024
September 28, 2024
September 29, 2024

Breastfeeding Course Included; September 29, 2024.

U.S. – New Jersey, Ocean Grove

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
hybrid
Trainers:
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Dates:
October 1, 2024
October 2, 2024
October 8, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 10, 2024

Intro to Childbirth Course Included
Virtual: October 1&2, 2024
In-Person Retreat: October 8-10, 2024

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
October 3, 2024
October 10, 2024
October 17, 2024
October 24, 2024
October 31, 2024
November 7, 2024
November 14, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Courses Included; September 12, 19, 26 and November 7, 2024
This is a 10 week workshop

Contact:

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Krista Maltais
Dates:
October 17, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 19, 2024
October 20, 2024

Breastfeeding Course Included; October 20, 2024

US – Massachusetts, Boston

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
October 19, 2024
October 20, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Courses Included; October 18, 2024

Contact:

U.S. – New Jersey, River Vale

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Dates:
December 5, 2024
December 6, 2024
December 7, 2024
December 8, 2024
December 9, 2024
December 10, 2024

Intro to Childbirth Course Included; December 5-6, 2024

US – Massachusetts, Haverhill

Workshop Type:
Birth Doula Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Tara Campbell
Dates:
December 7, 2024
December 8, 2024

Intro to Childbirth and Breastfeeding Course Included; December 6, 2024

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New Jersey: Reiki-Level 1-Shoden for Doulas

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Sema Tihan-Reiki Master Teacher
Dates:
March 27, 2024
March 27, 2026

Dates: 05/03/24-05/05/24. Classes are offered every other month, please see website for additional upcoming classes.

# of Contact Hours: 14

Location: The Reiki Healing Center of NJ, located at 573 Valley Road, Suite 7B Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Reiki-Level 1-Shoden course will teach the Doula how to perform and incorporate Reiki into their clinical practice in order to provide physical and emotional support and comfort to mothers before, during and after childbirth. The course includes a combination of lecture, class discussion, participation in self-care practices, 3 Reiki attunements and hands-on Reiki practice. The Doula will become certified and attuned in Reiki-Level 1-Shoden.

New Jersey: Reiki-Level 2-Okuden for Doulas

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Sema Tihan-Reiki Master Teacher
Dates:
March 27, 2024
March 27, 2026

Dates: 06/08/24-06/09/24. Classes are offered every other month, please see website for additional upcoming classes.

# of Contact Hours: 14

Location: The Reiki Healing Center of NJ, located at 573 Valley Road, Suite 7B Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Reiki-Level 2-Okuden course will teach the Doula how to perform and incorporate advanced Reiki techniques into their clinical practice in order to provide physical and emotional support and comfort to mothers before, during and after childbirth. Students will also learn how to incorporate distance Reiki, which can be utilized during telehealth sessions or in person when hands-on practice may not be optimal. The course includes a combination of lecture, class discussion, participation in self-care practices, 3 Reiki attunements and hands-on Reiki practice. The Doula will become certified and attuned in Okuden-Level 2 Reiki. (Note-The Reiki Healing Center of NJ Reiki-Level 1-Shoden class is a prerequisite to attend the Okuden course.)

Can’t find a nearby workshop?

Thank you for your interest in taking a DONA International doula training. If you entered your location in the search tool above and did not find a workshop in your area, please try the following:

    • Enter your city, state, province/area and choose 250 miles as the distance.
    • Contact one or more of the trainers who come up in the search within 250 miles of your area and inquire if any of those DONA approved doula trainers have a workshop scheduled for your area in the near future or are willing to bring a workshop to your area. Many trainers are happy to travel and to work with you to arrange a sponsored or hosted workshop in your area.