Even if you are not a doula, you do not want to miss this episode! Kallie, a birth keeper and traditional doula in South Florida, and I chat about how we are both self taught doulas after experiencing training that taught us next to nothing about being a doula. Listen in for reasons that doula certification is BS and how you can become a self taught doula.

Summary

Why doula certifications suck

• Some are ridiculously expensive, the gatekeeping of doula knowledge that allows only those who can shell out the dough to say they are certified doulas.

• They lack depth of knowledge. Kallie and I share how both of our different trainings had SO much info yet we felt like we learned nothing.

• Certifying births, many of these programs expect women to work for free, or very little pay, to before they can take on “official” clients.

• The rules and regulations. Supporting women in birth should not be regulated, yet doula certifications constantly tell doulas what is allowed or not allowed as doula support.

How to become a self taught doula, in 4 easy steps

1. Consume education (books, podcasts, training) on physiologic birth.

2. Look within yourself to see what’s holding you back from birth, and dismiss it.

3. Find a doula mentor, local is best.

4. Start supporting women, connect with local midwives to find your first client.

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