DONA® Birth Doula Workshop
If you have ever thought about being a doula, wait no longer! More and more families are using doulas and the need for more doulas continues to grow!
DONA® International is the oldest and largest doula certifying organization in the world. Why not learn and certify with the best?
Laura’s workshop includes both the “Childbirth Course for Doulas”, and the “Birth Doula Workshop” requirement for DONA certification.
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Workshop Topics Include:
- What is a Doula? What does a Doula do?
- DONA International Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
- Providing Prenatal Support for Your Clients
- How Colonization affected Birth Practices in the US
- Effective Communication Skills
- Emotional & Physical Support for all Stages of Labor
- How to Effectively Support Challenging Labors
- Current Maternal/Child Health Inequities
- Postpartum-The Newborn & Breastfeeding
- How to Run a Successful Doula Practice
- How to Navigate the Certification Process
- How Doulas can advance Health/Birth Equity
Upcoming Workshops:
VIRTUAL LACTATION CLASS FOR BIRTHWORKERS: August 23 ,2025 10:00 AM -1:30 PM EASTERN TIME $75
Via Zoom. This virtual Lactation Class satisfies the Lactation requirement for DONA International’s birth and postpartum certification. Participants must leave their camera on for the entirety of the class in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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VIRTUAL LACTATION CLASS FOR BIRTHWORKERS: September 20 ,2025 10:00 AM -1:30 PM EASTERN TIME $75
Via Zoom. This virtual Lactation Class satisfies the Lactation requirement for DONA International’s birth and postpartum certification. Participants must leave their camera on for the entirety of the class in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA TRAINING: OCTOBER 11-13,2025 HOUSTON AREA, TEXAS
$695 ($50 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF PAID BEFORE 9/11/25)
In Person Three day workshop satisfies two of the requirements for certification through DONA International- The Childbirth Class for Professionals and The DONA Birth Doula Workshop.
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VIRTUAL LACTATION CLASS FOR BIRTHWORKERS: November 8,2025 ,2025 10:00 AM -1:30 PM EASTERN TIME $75
Via Zoom. This virtual Lactation Class satisfies the Lactation requirement for DONA International’s birth and postpartum certification. Participants must leave their camera on for the entirety of the class in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA IN PERSON TRAINING: NOVEMBER1-3,2025 BOSTON,MA
$695 ($50 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF PAID BEFORE 10/1/25)
In Person Three day workshop satisfies two of the requirements for certification through DONA International- The Childbirth Class for Professionals and The DONA Birth Doula Workshop. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance for both classes.
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DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA IN PERSON TRAINING: NOVEMBER 15-17,2025 MORRISTOWN AREA, NJ
$695 ($50 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF PAID BEFORE 10/15/25)
In Person Three day workshop satisfies two of the requirements for certification through DONA International- The Childbirth Class for Professionals and The DONA Birth Doula Workshop. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance for both classes.
******************************************************************************************************************************************************DONA APPROVED BIRTH DOULA TRAINING: DECEMBER 5-7,2025 CHARLOTTE, NC
$695 ($50 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF PAID BEFORE 11/5/25)
In Person Three day workshop satisfies two of the requirements for certification through DONA International- The Childbirth Class for Professionals and The DONA Birth Doula Workshop.You will receive a Certificate of Attendance for both classes.
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VIRTUAL LACTATION CLASS FOR BIRTHWORKERS: December 13 ,2025 10:00 AM -1:30 PM EASTERN TIME $75
Via Zoom. This virtual Lactation Class satisfies the Lactation requirement for DONA International’s birth and postpartum certification. Participants must leave their camera on for the entirety of the class in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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Laura DePasquale has been a birth worker and educator over 30 years. In addition to her experience, she brings with her a passion for educating and sharing her love of birth.
Contact laura@holisticbeginnings.org for further information.
