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ASPIRING DOULA
This aspiring doula does not have formal labor support or birth doula training but has the desire to support families. This doula may take the in-house DONA training. A limited number of scholarships will be available. The Doula Exchange can assist by providing the births needed for certification.
TRAINED DOULA
NON-CERTIFIED
This doula attended a labor/birth doula training from one of the approved training organizations but did not get certified. The Doula Exchange can assist by providing the births needed for certification, which must be completed within 90 days.
TRAINED DOULA
FULLY CERTIFIED
This doula attended labor/birth training from one of the approved organizations and earned certification; the certification is active and in good standing.
ALTERNATIVE
PATHWAY
There are three (3) different ways down the Alternative Pathway:
a) A doula was previously certified with DONA, but their certification lapsed more than 4 years ago.
b) A doula that is certified by one of the approved organizations, supported at least 40 births, and desires a DONA certification.
c) A doula who was trained by an organization that did not offer certification has supported at least 40 births and desires a DONA certification.
All three pathways must apply to and follow DONA International requirements. See www.DONA.org for additional information.
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